There are special techniques surgeons use when tying knots after finishing a stitch. The square knot is the most commonly used knot in surgery and comprises at least 3 throws using alternate motions. The drain stitch may be required to anchor a drain positioned inside the body to the external skin surface. This is to prevent the drain from either falling into the body cavity it is draining or falling out of the cavity, for example after an appendicectomy, or for a chest drain for empyema.

Session outline:

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

This event is FREE for members if you join us online or bring your own equipment. Otherwise, we ask for £4 in-person (Teviot, Study next to New Amphion) to cover the cost of equipment. 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

Join us online! https://ed-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/88653696358

Meeting ID: 886 5369 6358

Passcode: ESSS2021