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Download or read book Suture and Surgical Hemostasis Pageburst Access Code written by Rebecca Pieknik and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2006-03-17 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Pageburst digital textbook; the product description may vary from the print textbook. Great for students and professionals, this portable reference offers a complete understanding of suture and hemostasis relating to surgical procedures. Its spiral binding and full-color photos and illustrations make it easy to find the appropriate suture materials and related information needed for any surgical procedure. Small, spiral-bound format offers easy access in any clinical setting. Descriptions of suture knots and step-by-step images of different types of stitches provide excellent instruction and are great for review. Over 200 full-color illustrations with brief descriptions help readers clearly identify suture materials appropriate for specific surgical procedures. A discussion of hemostasis is provided to give readers a full understanding of wounds and wound healing and when and why certain types of suture material should be used. Summary-at-a-glance charts and tables synthesize category descriptions and key information for quick reference. Key terms, abbreviations, and definitions are provided as a quick-reference glossary.