I was taught to cut parallel to the incision so you don’t cut the skin edge (if you go perpendicular) eg if cutting deep dermals for the surgeon I have my tip parallel to the wound.
Hi! Definitely get those scissors parallel to the incision if you need to stick them deeper into the wound. Staying parallel is helpful when you're at a superficial layer. Excellent observation!
Thanks, bud! I moved and haven't made one in quite some time. I'll get back at it one of these days. I'm actually working on an ebook that will include these videos. Paul
This is very helpful. I’m a medical assistant who will be helping cut suture tails for a provider. Example-cutting suture from a tongue. I want to make sure I don’t cut the tails too much or not enough. Would the example you show at the beginning of your video be the same for the mouth?
Yes, Jaclyn! You will definitely benefit from this technique. Remember to just cut with the tip of the scissors in small spaces such as the mouth. You don't want to cut anything beyond those sutures. Feel free to reach out with any questions. I've moved in the past six months and haven't made a video in some time but am working on a text with video links.
I am really having a hard time with the cutting. I am left handed but surgeon wants me to cut with my right hand, I need to get it right, this video is really helpful! Do you have any ideas on how I can practice this at home? Any help you can give me? Thank you!!
Yes! Great question! When you cut with your right hand, use your thumb to PUSH the scissors loop away while you hold it firmly with your other fingers. When you cut with your left hand, use your thumb to PULL the scissor loop towards your hand while you hold it firmly. Think about the movement necessary (push/pull) that will bring the blades of the scissors together. I hope this helps!
Well, Abdul, instrumentation is costly and, in order to give a thorough presentation, I'd need quite a few. What you're really looking for falls under the responsibility of the Surgical Technologist. They are the surgical team members responsible for instrumentation. I found a decent video for you. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XDTWRMs07XU.html I hope this helps. You can also try searching under Sterile Processing or Central Instrument Sterilization (CIS).
