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

by Renee Nemitz, CST, RN, AAS, FAST

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ISBN: 9780443409035

Page Count: 424

Imprint: Elsevier

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Written for surgical technologists, surgical first assistants, registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, central service technicians, and surgical sales representatives, Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach, 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.

New to This Edition
- 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
Key Features
- 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
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- 5th Edition
  Evolve Resources for Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach
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  ISBN: 9780443409059
Contents

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
Authors

Renee Nemitz, CST, RN, AAS, FAST, Surgical Technology Program Instructor, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA, USA
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