Resistance of aluminum foil to chemical attacks depends upon the specific compound or agent, but it has excellent and good compatibility with most products. Even some of the compounds classified as only fair in this respect are frequently packaged in coated or film-laminated foils.
Straight-bladed Mayo scissors are designed for cutting body tissues near the surface of a wound. As straight-bladed Mayo scissors are also used for cutting sutures, they are also referred to as suture scissors. Curved-bladed Mayo scissors allow deeper penetration into the wound than the type with straight blades. The curved style of Mayo scissor is used to cut thick tissues such as those found in the uterus, muscles, breast, and foot. Mayo scissors used for dissection are placed in tissue with the tips closed.
A suture size of 5:0 or 6:0 is used on the face, whereas 4:0 or sometimes 3:0 (if more strength is required) is used on the trunk or extremity. Staples. The application of staples is more rapid than sutures and staples are useful for scalp, trunk, and some extremity wounds. Wound Closure - Suturing techniques. All of the sterile equipment required for simple wound care procedures in the emergency department is available in a âsuture trayâ. Picture of equipment tray and list of equipment and single shots of needle driver holding needle properly and the right tweezers to use. Simple interrupted suture.