Surgical Instrumentation - E-Book
Author | : Renee Nemitz |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 426 |
Release | : 2022-09-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780323809542 |
ISBN-13 | : 0323809545 |
Rating | : 4/5 (545 Downloads) |
Download or read book Surgical Instrumentation - E-Book written by Renee Nemitz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for surgical technologists, surgical first assistants, registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, central service technicians, and surgical sales representatives, Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach, 4th Edition offers a level of visual clarity and realism unmatched by any other surgical instrument book. Many photos include close-up views of the instrument tip, so you can quickly discern differences between instruments. Interactive resources on the Evolve companion website allow you to view 360-degree rotations of more than 100 instruments. Also included are flash cards, timed memory exercises, Mayo stands, quizzes, and instrument sets for common procedures in various surgical specialties. - Instruments organized by category within their surgical specialty make it easy to find specific instruments. - More than 660 full-color instrument photographs with inset instrument tip photos help you learn the most common surgical instruments for all surgical procedures. - Consistent, clear, and concise instrument monographs include names, category, use, and insight. - Caution bullets detail potential hazards or concerns you must consider when using an instrument. - Surgical Setups chapter familiarizes you with common instrument setups for various procedures. - Reader-friendly layout with two instruments per page makes it easier to see the details of each instrument. - Evolve companion website offers interactive exercises, practice quizzes, flash cards, and 360-degree instrument rotations to reinforce understanding. - NEW! Basic Sterilization chapter provides comprehensive coverage of decontamination and sterilization of instruments. - NEW! Basic Operating Room Supplies and Equipment chapter familiarizes you with what you will encounter in the OR. - NEW! Additional close-up/inset photos of instruments give you a detailed way to examine and learn about instruments you'll be working with on a daily basis.