Search:

Product Information All Elsevier Sites   Advanced Product Search
SiteStat.jsp
WORKBOOK FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Workbook for Surgical Technology
Principles and Practice
To order this title, and for more information, click here
Fifth Edition

By
Joanna Fuller, BA, BSN, RN, RGN, MPH, Emergency Medical Coordinator, Medical Emergency Relief International, UK-Global

Description


Presenting a variety of engaging activities, case studies, and review questions, this chapter-by-chapter companion to Surgical Technology: Principles and Practices, 5th Edition helps you study more effectively, perfect your skills, and prepare for success in the classroom and the OR.



Contents


1. The Surgical Technologist

2. The Patient in Surgery

3. Death and Dying

4. Law and Ethics

5. Introduction to the Health Facility

6. Communication and Teamwork

7. Microbes and the Process of Infection

8. Decontamination, Sterilization, and Disinfection

9. Aseptic Technique

10. Transporting, Transferring and Positioning

11. Surgical Skin Preparation and Draping

12. Anesthesia, Anesthetics, and Physiological Monitoring

13. Postoperative Recovery and Patient Discharge

14. Perioperative Pharmacology

15. Environmental Hazards

16. Case Planning and Intraoperative Routines

17. The Surgical Wound

18. Biomechanics and Computer Technology

19. Energy Sources in Surgery

20. Diagnostic and Assessment Procedures

21. Minimally Invasive Endoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Surgery

22. Surgical Instruments

23. General Surgery

24. Gynecological and Obstetrical Surgery

25. Genitourinary Surgery

26. Ophthalmic Surgery

27. Surgery of the Ear, Nose, Pharynx, and Larynx

28. Oral-Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery

29. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

30. Orthopedic Surgery

31. Peripheral Vascular Surgery

32. Thoracic and Lung Surgery

33. Cardiac Surgery

34. Pediatric Surgery

35. Neurosurgery



Bibliographic details
Paperback, 608 pages, publication date: SEP-2009
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-6192-2
ISBN-10: 1-4160-6192-4
Imprint: SAUNDERS


026/220
Last update: 2 Nov 2009
Book contents
Table of contents
Reviews
Submit your review
Bookmark this page
Recommend this publication
Overview of all books
Printer-friendly version   Printer-friendly version