Subcuticular means beneath the skin surface so these sutures should not be seen from the outside. With good technique they can be used to provide a good aesthetic closure in wound edges which are well approximated such as those created by the surgeon.

Session outline:

• Brief presentation about the sutures and knots, their uses, and equipment needed.
• Live demonstration
• Practise and feedback

This event is £4 in-person (Teviot, Dining room) to cover the cost of equipment, or free online (zoom) for members. Please ensure that you have membership before attending by going on our EUSA page! (If you have difficulties with this, please let us know asap.) https://edin.eusa.ed.ac.uk/activities/view/esss

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Zoom Passcode: ESSS2021