Suturing Under Austere Conditions – PART II
PART II OF IV Download “Suturing Under Austere Conditions Guideline” by clicking on link below: www.box.net DISCLAIMER: TECHNIQUES AND INFORMATION EXPRESSED IN THIS VIDEO SERIES ARE INTENDED FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. APPLICATION CARRIES POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AND HARM. USE COMMON SENSE. SEEK APPROPRIATE TRAINING. THE VIDEO PRODUCER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY. No “hallway monitor” comments please. It is recognized that this will be used rarely in difficult situations and as such not optimal for sterility or technique. Sterility in an austere wilderness environment will be difficult, if not impossible, to achive. This information is meant to help those that may be required to provide this level of care in a difficult situation. This 4-part video series, Suturing Under Austere Conditions”, covers the basic tenants of suturing as aa wound management option under austere conditions such as a remote wilderness setting. There are a number of risks that need to be considered, so this should not be the first closure choice for wound closure. Exposure from cold, wet, windy, dark conditions will add significant difficulty. Appropriate training and practice are paramount before adding this to your wilderness medicine treatment arsenal. ALOKSAK® ELEMENT-PROOF BAGS www.loksak.com www.rei.com bepreparedtosurvive.com www.thewaterproofstore.com
@JAWmankato – look at the notes either under or to the side of the YT player.
@gazedrop – Many thanks for the sub and support! The best method of wound irrigation is with clean water. I try to eliminate bottles of liquid in my field kits whenever possible because of weight and the fact that they all eventually leak. Hope that helps.
Hey, USNDOC- What’s your take on using Bactine (Benzalkonium chloride) for wound irrigation? I ask because I already carry a 4oz bottle of it in my level 2 kit. And thanks for the great vids! I found you through TNP, and now subscribe to you, too!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Look at the notes section off on the right hand side for a link to download instruction PDF.
What’s a sidebar note?
Great series USNERDOC very appreciated.
a step by step procedure,very good
YuddaLevy – Well, great minds do think a like! This stuff is a special interest of mine and since this series was well received, I plan on continuing with a number of follow on topics in the same line. Thank you so much for the comment and for watching.
I’m getting queasy just thinking about the next part.
Excellent videos…..please review the contents of your kits. I believe your videos are an excellent resource for us. Also maybe you could expand and make vids on the use of the other components of the kit as well, like the proper way to use superglue and when to use etc…Thanks.
Like cornflake71 I may get sutures in my kits, still will have to wait for part 3 and 4 before I know how to properly use emply sutures
Practice makes perfect so one might stich up sunday steak for a few months 
Keep up the good work!
Got to you from Wranglerbarn and Nutnfancy!
Thanks for the comment!
Sutures are available on the Internet and thru kits from Adventure Medical.
Thank you for covering this topic I don’t have sutures in my kit but might add it later.
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