Advanced Suturing

10622 Parkview Plaza Drive,Fort Wayne IN 46845

07 March, 2023

Description

Advanced Suturing featuring techniques for local anesthesia administration, identifying suture selection based on wound type, and developing strategic wound closure techniques. Instructor: Dr. Kevin Berning – PPG Plastic SurgeryLocation: Mirro Advanced Medical Simulation Lab, Entrance BObjectives:Participant will be able to describe techniques for local anesthesia administration by the end of the course Participant will be able to identify suture selection based upon wound type by the end of the course Participant will be able to choose appropriate wound closure technique based upon wound type by the end of the course Participant will develop strategies in applying simple and complex wound closure by the end of the course Schedule:5:00-5:15 Discussion of local anesthesia administration & demo 5:15-5:30 Discussion of suture selection and closure techniques 5:30-7:00 Hands-on practice suturing simple interrupted- 10 minutescomplex laceration repair- 20 minutesfacial lacerations- 20 minutesmattress sutures- 20 minutesrunning sutures- 20 minutesNo one involved in the educational content of this activity has any relevant financial interest with an ACCME-defined commercial interest. Parkview Hospital is accredited by the Indiana State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Parkview Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.