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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Surgical Instruments
A Pocket Guide
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Third Edition

By
Maryann Wells, PhD, RN, FAAN, Nurse Manager, Perioperative Nursing, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Description
This quick reference provides need-to-know information about surgical instrument types in a consistent, user-friendly format. Each two-page spread features a photo of an instrument opposite a brief description that includes its proper and alternative names, varieties, and uses in surgery. This edition adds close-up shots of instrument tips for clearer reference and identification of instrument types. With instruments alphabetized within 9 major categories, locating specific information has never been easier!

Contents
Chapter 1: Sharps/Dissectors

Chapter 2: Forceps

Chapter 3: Clamps

Chapter 4: Retractors

Chapter 5: Suture Devices

Chapter 6: Suction Tips

Chapter 7: Dilators

Chapter 8: Endoscopic Instruments

Chapter 9: Internal Staplers

Chapter 10: Fundamental Instrument Sets

Glossary

References

Index


Bibliographic details
Spiral Bound, 496 pages, publication date: OCT-2005
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-2622-8
ISBN-10: 1-4160-2622-3
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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