Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach / Edition 5

Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach / Edition 5

by Association of Surgical Technologists
ISBN-10:
1305956419
ISBN-13:
9781305956414
Pub. Date:
01/01/2017
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
ISBN-10:
1305956419
ISBN-13:
9781305956414
Pub. Date:
01/01/2017
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach / Edition 5

Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach / Edition 5

by Association of Surgical Technologists
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Overview

Packed 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781305956414
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication date: 01/01/2017
Series: MindTap Course List
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 1328
Sales rank: 175,159
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.80(d)

About the Author

The oldest and most widely recognized professional organization, the Association of Surgical Technologists represents more than 80,000 surgical technologists. Its primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality.

Table of Contents

SECTION 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. 7. Preventing Perioperative Disease Transmission. 8. Hemostasis, Emergency Situations, and All-Hazards Preparation. 9. Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia. 10. Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies. 11. Wound Healing, Sutures, Needles, and Stapling Devices. 12. Surgical Case Management. SECTION 3. SURGICAL PROCEDURES. 13. Diagnostic Procedures. 14. General Surgery. 15. Obstetric and Gynecological 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. Appendix B: Common Prefixes and Suffixes. Appendix C: Measurements. Glossary. Index.
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