Different types of tie used in the OR

Sep 30, 2009 01:45 PM

by Lorodz

different ties are confusing me and it seems i cant find a good OR book about Operating room skills
anyway can anyone please tell me the difference between a:
1. stick tie
2. free tie
3. tie
4. suture lig?

and all possible types of tie...

thanks for sharing your info OR nurses!

*BethCNOR* · Oct 01, 2009, 04:52 AM

Re: Different types of tie used in the OR

A tie and a free tie are the same. They are lengths of suture without a needle. When they as for a tie or free tie, they want it placed in their hand. They may ask for a tie on a pass or passer. This means one end of the tie is clamped in a hemostat or tonsil clamp. A stick tie or suture lig is suture with a needle. It is used to suture around a vessel in order to tie it off. Hope that helps.

Lorodz · Oct 02, 2009, 09:57 PM

Re: Different types of tie used in the OR

thanks a lot! this info would really save me from flying instruments. thanks

DNRme · Oct 04, 2009, 01:43 AM

Re: Different types of tie used in the OR

You can't find a good book about OR skills? Your OR should have reference books and/or you should. The best place to start for the last million or so years is Alexanders Care of the Patient in Surgery.

Lorodz · Oct 06, 2009, 02:15 AM

Re: Different types of tie used in the OR

Thanks for the book suggestion I'll go ahead and try looking for it. Thanks.

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Different types of tie used in the OR

Different types of tie used in the OR

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