Alexander's Surgical Procedures
By- Jane Rothrock, PhD, RN, CNOR, FAAN, Professor and Director, Perioperative Programs, Delaware County Community College, Media, PA
- Sherri Alexander, CST, Clinical Educator, Franciscan St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
Developed specifically for surgical technologists, Alexander's Surgical Procedures provides proven, step-by-step coverage of essential surgical procedures from one of the most trusted sources in surgical technology. Building on the renowned content of Alexander's Care of the Surgical Patient, 14th Edition, respected authorities Jane Rothrock and Sherri Alexander (AST president 2007 - 2011) guide you through the pre-op set up, procedure pathology/steps, and post-op considerations for all required procedures. This approachable, easy-to-use resource complements the fundamental coverage in your other surgical technology textbooks, and detailed procedure videos on a companion Evolve website help you ensure success from the classroom to the OR.
Audience
Surgical Technology and Surgical First Assistant Students
Hardbound, 944 Pages
Published: September 2011
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-07555-8
Contents
Chapter 1: Importance of the Surgical Technologist on the Surgical Team
Chapter 2: Gastrointestinal Surgery
Chapter 3: Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Pancreas and Spleen
Chapter 4: Repair of the HerniaChapter 5: Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery
Chapter 6: Genitourinary SurgeryChapter 7: Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Chapter 8: Breast SurgeryChapter 9: Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter 10 OtorhinolaryngologicChapter 11 Orthopedic Surgery
Chapter 12 NeurosurgeryChapter 13: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chapter 14: Thoracic SurgeryChapter 15: Vascular Surgery
Chapter 16 Cardiac SurgeryChapter 17: Pediatric Surgery
Chapter 18: Trauma Surgery and Emergency Preparedness

