Where can I buy stuff to practice suturing online?
I am starting my third year of medical school and I would like to practice my suturing skills at home. Basically all I need is sutures/needle, a needle holder, a pair of forceps. I figure i can buy some pig’s feet or other meat to practice on. My problems is that all the suture practice kits are both way more than I need and extremely expensive. I haven’t started rotating at the hospital yet so I can’t ‘borrow’ leftover stuff from there. Basically my question is, where can I buy these items cheaply online? Thanks in advance for you response.
3 Responses
SCOTT
09 Feb 2010
TheBarbequeMan
09 Feb 2010
If you`re in a busy city, then Kijiji quite often has that sort of stuff. Depends on your area. Ebay would be another great option.
Here`s one – 19.99 – http://www.odysseymedical.ca/products/index.cfm?task=details&itemid=100010122&showcat=1058
Here`s another – http://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Suture-Kit/dp/B000G82BYE
Google "suture kit"
ER PA
21 Jul 2010
There’s a good suture pad that I’ve found at http://www.w3inspirations.com
It gives you a lot of room for practice – $17.99. The stuff works really well.
Good luck!

I always see them on eBay, often very cheap. http://www.ebay.com