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best suturing and knot tying equipment?

Any recommendations on the best suturing and knot tying kits? I'm after something like the ethicon knot tying board, but can't seem to find a UK equivalent.

Does anyone have any suggestions or preferences? I would prefer a specialised kit, rather than using fruit and chair legs! :wink:
Can't you go to your trust's clinical skills lab and practice?
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Original post by shiggydiggy
Can't you go to your trust's clinical skills lab and practice?


No I'm a first year, so I don't have access to a trust's clinical skills lab yet. :frown:
Original post by AZ1234
No I'm a first year, so I don't have access to a trust's clinical skills lab yet. :frown:


I'm sure they wouldn't mind.
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Original post by shiggydiggy
I'm sure they wouldn't mind.


I will go find out, thank you!
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Because I'm an obsessive geek and I would like to practice these things in my own time, for my own interest :smile: Hopefully so I don't start shaking when it comes to my first real suturing experience!
when i was medical student i emailed ethicon and they sent me a knot tying board.

when i was practicing suturing in medical school and in foundation, i used fruit and i went to the butchers a few times to get some meat scraps and sutured the skin back together lol.

obviously the best way is to do on real patients with someone experienced watching you and giving you feedback, so when you get to your surgical rotations/A&E ask the supervising doctors. all they can do is say no!

only warning i'd give is the danger as with all repetitive practicing, of practicing mistakes. it would be good if someone could teach you first then you practice at home than if you teach yourself wrong and practice it a million times that you can't relearn the correct way when someone finally points it out.
(edited 9 years ago)

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