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Knot tying is an important skill for any surgical or procedure-oriented rotation. We will briefly review some of the basics of knot tying in this article. 

There are many types of suture patterns to close incisions and wounds. The medical practitioner should understand the basic fundamentals of suturing techniques in order to perform the best closure for healing.

A cyst is a sac or cavity that can form inside your body or on the surface of your skin that is filled with fluid, and may feel like a hard lump. Similarly, an abscess is a localized collection of pus that occurs within the dermis and subcutaneous space of the skin. Currently, there are just not a lot of options on the market for I&D practice materials, thus forcing students to make up models on their own.

SurgiReal products grew out of the emphasis for simulation-based training in medical education. Essentially, suturing is a basic skill expected of many professionals in the medical field, and due to the high cost of anatomy laboratories and real specimens, various types of models have been used to simulate human tissue

Some programs will suggest particular brands while others will work with medical device companies to assemble a kit for students to purchase. These tools will create the foundation of your medical bag. You will be able to use them while practicing new skills in labs and once you are working with patients in a live setting. 

Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve learned that virtual suture training really does work. Last fall, we shared resources and thoughts on...

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. 

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.

Practicing on high-quality simulated skin with a specific number of realistic layers is essential to developing the appropriate experience students need to gain confidence in the classroom.

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.

Studies show that skill retention improves when suture training unfolds over time and students are given opportunities to continue to practice beyond the initial training session.

Studies have shown that simulation-based instruction with high-fidelity simulators is an effective method for improving students’ confidence and retention of skills.