Welcome to the first foundational textbook written by surgical technologists. With over 95 procedures, Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist includes equipment and supplies, operative preparation, practical and technical considerations, and postoperative considerations. No other resource will better prepare you to anticipate the patient’s and surgeon’s needs before, during, and after a surgical procedure. This book is the ultimate tool to help you apply the guidelines found in the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, published by the Association of Surgical Technologists.
Contents
- Chapter 1: Orientation to Surgical Technology
- Chapter 2: Standards of Conduct
- Chapter 3: The Surgical Patient
- Chapter 4: Special Populations
- Chapter 5: Physical Environment and Safety Standards
- Chapter 6: Biomedical Science
- Chapter 7: Asepsis and Sterile Technique
- Chapter 8: General Patient Care and Safety
- Chapter 9: Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Chapter 10: Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies
- Chapter 11: Wound Healing, Sutures, Needles, and Stapling Devices
- Chapter 12: Technological Sciences for the Surgical Technologist
- Chapter 13: Diagnostic Procedures
- Chapter 14: General Surgery
- Chapter 15: Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery
- Chapter 16: Ophthalmic Surgery
- Chapter 17: Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery
- Chapter 18: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Chapter 19: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Chapter 20: Genitourinary Surgery
- Chapter 21: Orthopedic Surgery
- Chapter 22: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Chapter 23: Peripheral Vascular Surgery
- Chapter 24: Neurosurgery
Key Features
- Pearls of Wisdom from surgical technologists that can only come from years of on-the-job experience.
- Uses the “A POSitive CARE” memory tool to reinforce the thought process.
- Full-color anatomy and surgical procedure drawings.
- Technique boxes highlight skills required in most operative procedures, such as donning and removing surgical attire, and setting up the operating room.
- Case studies open and close each chapter for application to real-life situations.
New to this edition
- 23 new surgical procedures written up in paragraph or outline formats.
- 19 surgical procedures now presented in comprehensive format.
- Addition of microbiology where appropriate.
- More images of live surgery, instruments, and step-by-step surgical procedures.
- Free StudyWare CD-ROM provides games, quizzes, certification exam-style questions, image labeling and ordering exercises, as well as case studies paired with video clips for more critical thinking practice.
- Accompanying Study Guide features a new lab manual.
About the Author
- The Association of Surgical Technologists was established in 1969 by members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).
Product Details
- Hardcover: 1142 pages
- Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 3 edition (February 4, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1418051683
- ISBN-13: 978-1418051686
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 1.8 inches
List Price: $125.95