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PublisherDelamr Cengage Learning

ISBN-101305956419

ISBN-139781305956414

eBay Product ID (ePID)228604661

Product Key Features

Number of Pages1328 Pages

Publication NameSurgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist : a Positive Care Approach

LanguageEnglish

SubjectSurgery / General, Allied Health Services / Medical Technology, General

Publication Year2017

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorAssociation of Surgical Technologists

SeriesMindtap Course List Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height11.1 in

Item Weight98.4 Oz

Item Length2 in

Item Width8.9 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number5

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2016-952177

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal617.917

Table Of ContentSECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY.1. Orientation to Surgical Technology.2. Legal Concepts, Risk Management, and Ethical Issues.3. The Surgical Patient.4. Special Populations.5. Physical Environment and Safety Standards.SECTION 2: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY.6. Biomedical Science and Minimally Invasive Surgery.7. Preventing Perioperative Disease Transmission.8. Emergency Situations and All-Hazards Preparation.9. Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia.10. Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies.11. Hemostasis, Wound Healing, and Wound Closure.12. Surgical Case Management.SECTION 3: SURGICAL PROCEDURES.13. Diagnostic Procedures.14. General Surgery.15. Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery.16. Ophthalmic Surgery.17. Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery.18. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.19. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.20. Genitourinary Surgery.21. Orthopedic Surgery.22. Cardiothoracic Surgery.23. Peripheral Vascular Surgery.24. Neurosurgery.Appendix A: Anatomy Plates.Index.

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisPacked with detailed, full-color illustrations and live surgery images, market-leading SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST: A POSITIVE CARE APPROACH, 5e, delivers the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of over 200 essential surgical procedures. It also includes essential topics such as equipment and supplies, operative preparation, practical and technical considerations, and postoperative considerations. "Pearls of Wisdom" features offer practical insight from surgical technologists in the field, and numerous learning resources help you maximize your course success -- including "A POSITIVE CARE" memory tool, real-life case studies with critical thinking questions, and the powerful digital learning solution MindTap. Preparing you for real-world practice, SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST, 5e, is the ultimate resource for helping you anticipate the patient's and surgeon's needs before, during, and after a surgical procedure.

LC Classification NumberRD32.3