Can Surgical Technoligists suture and close wounds?

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Can Surgical Technoligists suture and close wounds?

2007-06-14 04:10:33 · 2 answers · asked by Celtic Knotted Daffodil 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care

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No, they aren't trained in that.

2007-06-14 04:29:48 · answer #1 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

NO ! They are responsible for the instruments,equipment,and set up of the OR and passing instruments.They are not "medically " trained,only a MD can close a surgical incision.RNs can remove staples and sutures.Some Nurse Practitioner's can suture & staple wounds in the ER etc. Take care. SW RNP

2007-06-14 11:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by sharon w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋