Surgical Technology , 8th Edition
- Comprehensive coverage addresses all areas of the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.
- Reader-friendly writing style and organization builds content from fundamental concepts, aseptic technique, and the role and function of the surgical technologist, to the specialty surgical procedure chapters.
- Consistent chapter format breaks down surgical procedures in an easy-to-understand way that helps you understand the key elements of more than 200 procedures.
- Experienced author/consulting editor team lends a breadth of experience for a well-rounded and multi-perspective focus on operating room procedures and quality patient care.
- Over 1,200 full-color illustrations and clinical photos bring concepts and procedures to life.
- Robust practice opportunities include review questions and case studies at the end of each chapter, along with additional review questions and surgical practice videos on the Evolve companion website.
- Learning objectives serve as checkpoints for comprehension and as study tools in preparation for examinations.
- Key terminology appears in boldface throughout chapter discussions with key terms defined and cross-referenced to a back-of-book glossary.
- Key concepts are covered in a bulleted list at the end of each chapter discussion to summarize and review chapter content.
- References and bibliographies provide a listing of in-text and additional citations of scientific research and best practices.
- Pathology appendix summarizes the most commonly seen pathological processes and organizes them by body system.
Prepare to deliver the best patient care before, during, and after surgery with this approachable guide to surgical skills and operating room procedures. In addition to covering all the content in the AST Core Curriculum, this one-of-a-kind text offers a unique mentoring approach and engaging learning features that make even complex skills and techniques easy to understand.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage addresses all areas of the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.
- Reader-friendly writing style and organization builds content from fundamental concepts, aseptic technique, and the role and function of the surgical technologist, to the specialty surgical procedure chapters.
- Consistent chapter format breaks down surgical procedures in an easy-to-understand way that helps you understand the key elements of more than 200 procedures.
- Experienced author/consulting editor team lends a breadth of experience for a well-rounded and multi-perspective focus on operating room procedures and quality patient care.
- Over 1,200 full-color illustrations and clinical photos bring concepts and procedures to life.
- Robust practice opportunities include review questions and case studies at the end of each chapter, along with additional review questions and surgical practice videos on the Evolve companion website.
- Learning objectives serve as checkpoints for comprehension and as study tools in preparation for examinations.
- Key terminology appears in boldface throughout chapter discussions with key terms defined and cross-referenced to a back-of-book glossary.
- Key concepts are covered in a bulleted list at the end of each chapter discussion to summarize and review chapter content.
- References and bibliographies provide a listing of in-text and additional citations of scientific research and best practices.
- Pathology appendix summarizes the most commonly seen pathological processes and organizes them by body system.
| ISBN | 9780323680189 |
|---|---|
| Author Information | By Joanna Kotcher, Independent Consultant in Medical and Surgical Coordination in Conflict Environments |
| Table of Content | 1. Surgical Technology: The Profession and the Professional 2. Communication and Teamwork 3. Medicolegal Aspects of Surgical Technology 4. The Health Care Facility 5. Supporting the Psychosocial Needs of the Patient 6. Diagnostic and Assessment Procedures 7. Hazards in the Perioperative Environment 8. Microbes and the Process of Infection 9. Sterile Technique and Infection Control 10. Decontamination, Sterilization, and Disinfection 11. Surgical Instruments 12. Perioperative Pharmacology 13. Anesthesia, Physiological Monitoring and Post-Anesthesia Recovery 14. Death and Dying 15. Energy Sources in Surgery 16. Moving, Handling and Positioning the Surgical Patient 17. Surgical Skin Preparation and Draping 18. Surgical Skills I: Planning a Case, Opening, and Start of Surgery 19. Surgical Skills II: Intraoperative and Immediate Postoperative Period 20. Minimally Invasive Surgery 21. Robotic Surgery 22. General Surgery 23. Gynecological and Obstetrical Surgery 24. Genitourinary Surgery 25. Ophthalmic Surgery 26. Surgery of the Ear, Nose, Pharynx and Larynx 27. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 28. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 29. Orthopedic Surgery 30. Peripheral Vascular Surgery 31. Thoracic and Pulmonary Surgery 32. Cardiac Surgery 33. Pediatric Surgery 34. Neurosurgery 35. Emergency Trauma Surgery 36. Disaster Preparedness and Response |
| Publication Date | 01-02-2021 |
| Pages | 1134 |
| Trim | 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) |
| Stock Status | Coming Soon |
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