Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid (2012)
Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid is a comprehensive guide to medical care in remote and challenging environments.
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Sutures are medical stitches used to close wounds or incisions. They are of a thread-like material, such as nylon or gut, and are attached to a curved needle. Sutures are used to bring the edges of a wound together, allowing it to heal properly. They can be used in various parts of the body, such as the skin, mouth, or tongue,