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Sewing a wound closed - series

Sewing a wound closed - series

<p><strong>Sewing a wound closed</strong></p><p>Grip a suture needle securely using a needle driver instrument.</p>

<p><strong>Sewing a wound closed, part 2</strong></p><p>Push the needle through the skin and into the base of the wound. Then pull the suture through the first side of the wound.</p>

<p><strong>Sewing a wound closed, part 3</strong></p><p>Push the needle through the base of the opposite side of the wound and bring it out as before. Tie the suture to close the wound.</p>

<p><strong>Sewing a wound closed, part 4</strong></p><p>When the suture is properly in place, it should form a U-shape.</p>

<p><strong>Sewing a wound closed, part 5</strong></p><p>To tie a suture, first loop it around the needle driver twice. Next, grab the short end of the suture with the needle driver.</p>

<p><strong>Sewing a wound closed, part 6</strong></p><p>Start by creating the first knot of a loop. Next, make a second single loop in the opposite direction. This completes the square knot.</p>

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