title: Suturing in A + E.
abstract: A&E nurses are increasingly becoming involved in wound suturing, an area traditionally reserved for medical staff. To achieve optimum outcomes, nurses require a good understanding of wound assessment, anaesthesia and suturing techniques.
authors: Grampian Healthcare NHS Trust, Aberdeen.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Jay
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local