No-Touch Technique to Enhance Efficiency and Safety in Suturing with Limited Suture Length

Published: 3 February 2025| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/bknxf92x8f.1
Contributors:
Anuj Kunadia, Lindsey Collins

Description

Managing short suture ends presents challenges in needle control, knot tying, and efficiency while increasing the risk of needlestick injuries. The no-touch suturing technique optimizes needle handling using forceps for stabilization and the needle driver for suture manipulation, reducing direct hand-to-needle contact. This approach enhances precision, minimizes suture waste, and promotes safety.

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Institutions

  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Categories

Surgery, Needlestick Injury, Needlestick in Occupational Health, Resource Efficiency

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