cover image - Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780443409035
Copyright: 2028
Page Count: 424
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $92.99

Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 5th Edition

by Renee Nemitz, CST, RN, AAS, FAST

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780443409035
Copyright: 2028
Page Count: 424
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $92.99
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    • 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
    • UPDATED! Instrument photographs updated to reflect today's operating room standards, providing students with current, high-quality visuals that enhance learning and instrument recognition
    • EXPANDED! Basic Supplies and Equipment chapter expanded with new content to help develop a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills before entering the operating room
    • REVISED! Additional Surgical setups have been added to reflect common procedures across various 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
    • Reader-friendly layout with two instruments per page makes it easier to see the details of each instruments
    • 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
    • Basic Supplies and Equipment chapter introduces the essential supplies and equipment commonly used in the operating room.
    • Basic Sterilization chapter introduces the fundamentals of instrument processing, including cleaning, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage, and quality assurance
    • Evolve companion website offers interactive exercises, practice quizzes, flash cards, and 360-degree instrument rotations to reinforce understanding
  • 1. Introduction to Surgical Instruments
    2. Basic Sterilization
    3. Basic Instruments
    4. General Instruments
    5. Laparoscopic Instruments
    6. Robotic Instruments
    7. Obstetrics and Gynecologic Instruments
    8. Genitourinary Instruments
    9. Ophthalmic Instruments
    10. Otorhinolaryngology Instruments
    11. Oral Instruments
    12. Plastic and Reconstructive Instruments
    13. Orthopedic Instruments
    14. Neurosurgical Instruments
    15. Cardiovascular Thoracic Instruments
    16. Basic Operating Room Supplies and Equipment
    17. Surgical Setups
  • Renee Nemitz, CST, RN, AAS, FAST, Surgical Technology Program Instructor, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA, USA
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