>>482722The 3 tools you'd need for basic suturing. I keep them as sterile as I can, though like I said it is not exactly a sterile procedure, and by far the most important thing- even more than antibiotics- for preventing infected wounds is thorough irrigation with water or saline.
As far closing lacerations in the field... In general no it is not recommended. But if you do learn to suture well and you know how to decide when to use them it can be worth taking them because there are always exceptions.
