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Suturing Part 1

February 24 from 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Acorn Community Birth & Wellness Center 577 E. Elder Street, Suite H, Fallbrook, CA
Friday, February 24th from 8:30-5:30
$250 per student, all materials included

This workshop has been newly updated with more wound slides, new models & take-home items! It is a workshop is designed for primary practitioners and students who want to learn a simple straightforward approach to suturing. Perfect for practical application in a real midwifery practice, refreshing existing skills, and preparation for exams!

Discussion Topics:
The Intact Perineum: Myth or Reality?
Preserving the Perineum: History, Nutrition, Techniques
Episiotomy: When and How
Evaluating the Tear
Informed Consent & Releases
Choosing Supplies & Equipment
Instruments, Anesthesia, Suture, Needles

Demonstration & PRACTICE on Models:
Hand & Instrument Tie
Interrupted, Running & Subcutaneous
Interesting Tears & Special Problems: Perineal doubles, Labial tears and splits, Periurethral tears, and Bleeders
Healing and After Care

To sign up, please contact our office manager Kelly at 760-645-3447. Deposits must be made to Lynn Arnold by February 15th to hold your space in class. (Venmo @Lynn-Arnold-1025)