Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 24 TSC 589 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Antimicrobial-Coated Sutures
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The idea
Some sutures are coated with an antimicrobial agent intended to lower the risk of surgical site infection.
In practice
The WHO guideline suggests triclosan-coated sutures for any type of surgery; the suture chapter also describes antibacterial coatings.
Where people slip
The suture is still chosen by the surgeon for the tissue; the coating is an addition, not a substitute.
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