How To - Perineal Repair #suturing #ubcmedicine

The Vancouver Fraser Medical Program and the Vancouver Academic Campus of the University of British Columbia are situated on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. The Southern Medical Program and the Okanagan Academic Campus of the University of British Columbia are situated on the territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. The Northern Medical Program and the University of Northern BC are situated on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, part of the Dakelh (Carrier) First Nations. With respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the Island Medical Program and the University of Victoria stand and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We acknowledge our traditional hosts and honour their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here. --------------- Dr. Helen Ting (UBC Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Practice) practices the repair of second degree vaginal tear after childbirth with suturing equipment and a foam block. Prior to watching this video it is important to review the anatomy of the female perineum. KEY POINTS for REPAIR of 2nd DEGREE PERINEAL TEAR 1. IDENTIFY THE APEX 2. RE-APPROXIMATE THE ANATOMY BY USING ANATOMICAL LANDMARKS 3. REPAIR IN 3 STAGES (VAGINAL MUCOSA, DEEP TISSUE, SKIN) 4. CLOSE THE DEAD SPACE 5. PERFORM A DRE (DIGITAL RECTAL EXAM) BEFORE AND AFTER THE REPAIR Produced by: Ed Tech Written and performed by: Dr. Helen Ting Associate Producer: Stephen Gillis Produced by Paul Milaire Camera: Paul Milaire and Sam McGuinness Thumbnail image designed by: Sam McGuinness Medical tools designed by 588ku care of https://pngtree.com/freepng/scalpel-illustration-surgical-forceps-illustration-surgical-scissors-illustration-tweezers_3825391.html © 2010-2020 UBC Faculty of Medicine All rights reserved. Reproduction and distribution of this presentation without written permission from UBC Faculty of Medicine Duplication is strictly prohibited.