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3-22. PREPARATION OF SURGICAL NEEDLES Most suture have swaged needles attached to the suture material. The swaged needles are left in the inner folder of the suture packet until the surgeon is ready to use them. If free or eyed needles are used, a needle holder or needle rack is prepared in advance for the operation based on standard local policy. Needles must never be loose on the sterile field. All needles are sharps and must be counted.
Figure 3-26. Unwind suture material.
Figure 3-27. Prepare correct lengths
Figure 3-28. Correct lengths.
Figure 3-29. Cutting proper lengths. |
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