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A Year of Virtual Classes - What We've Learned
To learn more about our RealSuture 6-Layer Suture Pad click here. Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve learned that virtual suture traini...
The Importance of Layers in Suture Pads
To learn more about our RealSuture 6-Layer Suture Pad click here. SurgiReal specializes in highly realistic, layered suture pads. For example, our...
What to Expect When Practicing on Cadavers vs. a SurgiReal RealSuture Pad
While cadavers are often more true-to-life than a video, they still react, feel, and look quite differently than living tissue does. As such, there is an important place for realistic, reusable training tools such as SurgiReal’s suture pads.
Benefits of Maximizing Suture Pad Reusability for Student Use
Given the amount of practice required, it is critical that educators are able to provide their students with quality materials that maximize reusability and will last long past the length of a course.
The Importance of Adequate Suture Kits During Training
Suture training kits provided in educational programs are often of a low standard. However, SurgiReal has high standards on the products they include in their kits.
The Human Cost of Poor Suture Practice
The reality is that any time there is poor suture practice, those who suffer are the patients. Poor suture techniques can lead to infection, scarring and longer recovery times – all of which negatively impact both patients and the healthcare system as a whole.
Comparing High Quality Suture Pads to Subpar Alternatives
There are a number of factors to consider when screening a suture training pad for quality. Looking at the materials, the feel and texture of the practice skin, and the durability of the product are just some of the key determinations of a quality training tool.
How To Provide Suture Training In A Virtual Setting
Effective suture training doesn’t necessarily require a lab environment, or even in-person instruction. While teaching suture techniques online presents some unique challenges, the basic principles of teaching in a virtual setting still apply.
Suture Practice: Why Suture Pads Are Superior To Pigs Feet
Medical schools often rely on pigs' feet to introduce students to incision and suture practice. The tissue on pigs' feet is relatively similar to human skin — as it has epidermis and subcutaneous layers — and it’s a relatively cheap option when purchasing en masse. However...
