Suturing of a 1st degree laceration

A superficial laceration of the perineal skin or vaginal mucosa is classified as a 1st degree laceration.

In this chapter, you can see demonstrations of:

  • Preparation for suturing - suturing materials
  • Anaesthetic using gel or infiltration
  • Suturing of the subcutaneous tissue using inverted stitching
  • Suturing of the vaginal mucosa using a continuous technique
  • Documentation and healing after childbirth

 

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GynZone Illustration of 1st degree perineal laceration