Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 20 TSC 478 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Monofilament and Multifilament
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The idea
Suture is made either as a single strand, called monofilament, or as many strands braided together, called multifilament or braided.
In practice
Both absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures come in monofilament and braided forms; braided sutures tend to handle and knot more easily.
Where people slip
Ask which form the surgeon wants; the card often specifies it.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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