Differentiating Surgical Instruments

by Rutherford, Colleen J.

• ISBN13: 9781719653374
• ISBN10: 1719653372
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781719653398
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Spiralbound w/ Access Code
• Copyright: 2026-03-16
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Summary

Differentiating Surgical Instruments, 4th Edition and Surg Tech in Practice work together to help you master the seemingly overwhelming number of surgical instruments. The quick reference, spiral-bound text offers a close-up look at more than 800 cutting, clamping, grasping, retracting, and other instruments, along with brief descriptions. The full-color photographs show both the complete instrument and its tip to help you learn to distinguish among them. Surg Tech in Practice is the online program that features recall and application activities to help you learn to identify key instruments and apply concepts to practice. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an eBook, as well as access to Surg Tech in Practice.

See what students and practitioners are saying online about the previous edition…

The best.“This book is GREAT!!! I took this book to work and my Director and Manager (both who were surgical techs) said this book was great.”—Online Reviewer

Best visual aid.“This book is the best at allowing a person to study instrument recognition without having to have the actual instrument to refer to. I was able to go to work, scrub in, and w/ very few exceptions, know exactly what I was looking at.”—Online Reviewer

Text

• New & Updated! Coverage of more instruments and more blades as well as advances in surgical procedures 
• Expanded! Content on robotics, grades of instruments, and Mayo and back-table set ups for particular surgeries 
• Updated & Revised! Coverage that aligns with the instrument section of the AST’s curriculum and reflects the commonly accepted categories of surgical instruments
• “Surgical Sessions,” review questions and critical thinking scenarios at the end of every chapter
• “Second Look” provides a review of the unique features of instruments that may be commonly confused

Surg Tech in Practice 

• Labeling and photo identification, differentiation activities, and mayo stand exercises, as well as case-based critical-thinking questions 
• Self-grading for immediate feedback as assignment is completed 
• A gradebook that tracks each student’s progress and identifies where they need to focus their studies 
• eBook version of the text for study anytime, anywhere

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Instruments, Care of Instruments, and Setup Guidelines 
CHAPTER 2: General Instruments 
CHAPTER 3: Laparoscopic Instruments 
CHAPTER 4: Robotic Instruments 
CHAPTER 5: OB-GYN Instruments 
CHAPTER 6: Urology Instruments 
CHAPTER 7: Orthopedic Instruments 
CHAPTER 8: Neurosurgical Instruments 
CHAPTER 9: Vascular, Thoracic, and Cardiac Instruments 
CHAPTER 10: Ear, Nose, and Throat Instruments 
CHAPTER 11: Dental and Maxillofacial Instruments 
CHAPTER 12: Ophthalmic Instruments 
CHAPTER 13: Plastic Surgery Instruments 
Appendix: Answer Key to Surgical Session Questions and Labeling Exercises 
Index