CSS1 - Core Surgical ...

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Identify the types of needle holders commonly used in veterinary surgery and describe their surgical applications.
2. Explain the function of needle holders in the operating room.
3. Demonstrate the four types of hand grips used for needle holders and explain their advantages and disadvantages.
4. Demonstrate how to properly grasp a needle in needle holders, and explain how shifting the position of the needle can help in driving needles through various types of tissue.
5. Explain how the proper use of needle holders can improve efficiency in the operating room.
6. Demonstrate how to skillfully perform a forehand stitch using the proper technique.