Introduces the basic principles, materials and surgical instruments required for suturing and wound closure used on animals. The manual provides descriptions and pictures portraying proper tissue handling and aseptic technique during wound closure, correct hand placement and use of surgical instruments, proper needle placement on needle holders and provides an in-depth explanation of various suture patterns and associated principles for proper knot tying. The DVD provides descriptive narrative and step-by-step video demonstrations for each of the suturing techniques.

Includes: Fine Science Tools Item Number Reference Page for all surgical instruments used in the manual.