title: Suture technicians in a children's hospital emergency department.
abstract: A program that employs technicians for suturing lacerations is presented. Careful selection of the candidates, intensive training, and ongoing monitoring of their activities have been major factors in the success of the program. The curriculum of a course for suture technicians and their job description are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University, Columbus.
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Apolo
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: DiCocco
mesh_terms: D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education; D003479:Curriculum; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006782:Hospitals, Special / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007258:Informed Consent; D007318:Inservice Training; D009820:Ohio; D013536:Suture Techniques