Making an Incision | How to Start Every Surgery

Опубликовано: 27 Февраль 2026
на канале: Surgical Teaching
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Skin incisions are the first part of every surgery and for the patient, they leave behind a permanent reminder of their procedure. Therefore, it is vital that incisions are made safely, precisely and confidently, to ensure the best outcomes.

Here, you will learn the best-practice for making surgical incisions, with an emphasis on planning and scalpel technique.

0:08 - Introduction
0:43 - Planning
1:19 - Using the Scalpel Blade Body
1:49 - Keeping the Blade Perpendicular
2:14 - Maintaining Skin Traction
2:39 - Make a Confident Incision
3:08 - Stab Incisions

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