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
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Learn the names and uses of hundreds of surgical instruments! Surgical Instrumentation, 5th Edition, makes it easier to differentiate and identify instruments, and to understand when, why, and how each is used during surgical procedures. Coverage begins with the instruments commonly used in general surgery and then moves on to those used in surgical specialties such as orthopedic, cardiovascular, and ophthalmic surgery. Clear, detailed photos include many with close-up views of the instrument tip, so you can quickly discern differences between instruments. Written by educator Renee Nemitz, this book is the definitive resource for surgical technology students and perioperative nurses seeking CNOR® certification.
    • 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
    • NEW! Updated photographs of instruments reflect today's operating room standards, enhancing learning and instrument recognition
    • NEW! Expanded Basic Operating Room Supplies and Equipment chapter adds new content to help you develop a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills before entering the operating room
    • NEW! Additional surgical setups reflect common procedures across various specialties
    • Commonly used instruments are organized by surgical specialty and by category of use, making it easy to find specific instruments
    • More than 660 full-color photographs include inset closeups of instrument tips to help you identify the most common surgical instruments for all surgical procedures
    • Concise instrument monographs include photos, instrument names, category, specific uses (type of surgery and where on the body), and other insights
    • Easy-to-read layout with one to two instruments per page makes it easier to see the details of each instrument
    • Caution warnings highlight potential hazards or dangers when handling an instrument
    • Surgical Setups chapter familiarizes you with common instrument setups for various procedures
    • Basic Sterilization chapter introduces the fundamentals of instrument processing, including cleaning, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage, and quality assurance
    • Evolve companion website reinforces your understanding with interactive exercises, practice quizzes, and flash cards, plus photos allowing you to rotate instruments 360 degrees for viewing from any angle, zoom in to examine the tip, or zoom out to reveal the entire instrument
  • 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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