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Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach, 4th Edition
Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach, 4th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and professionals in the field of surgical technology. This book is a go-to resource for anyone looking to understand and master the most common surgical instruments used in various procedures.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students in surgical technology programs, instructors teaching these courses, and professionals in the medical field who need to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of surgical instrumentation. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of surgical instrumentation, including those working in operating rooms or related healthcare settings.
History and Editions
The 4th edition of Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach has been updated to provide the latest information on decontamination and sterilization of instruments, reflecting the evolving standards in surgical hygiene. This edition includes detailed updates on instrument setups for various procedures and additional close-up/inset photos of instruments, giving users a detailed way to examine and learn about the instruments they'll be working with on a daily basis.
Author and Other Works
Renee Nemitz, CST, RN, AAS, is the author of Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach. Renee Nemitz is a seasoned instructor with extensive experience in surgical technology. She has written this book to provide a level of visual clarity and realism unmatched by any other surgical instrument book, making it easier for students to learn and understand the most common surgical instruments.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides comprehensive coverage of surgical instrumentation, including detailed explanations and examples of the most common surgical instruments.
- Visual Clarity: More than 660 full-color instrument photographs with inset instrument tip photos help you learn the most common surgical instruments for all surgical procedures.
- Interactive Approach: The Evolve companion website offers interactive exercises, practice quizzes, flash cards, and 360-degree instrument rotations to reinforce understanding.
- Reader-Friendly Layout: The reader-friendly layout with two instruments per page makes it easier to see the details of each instrument.
- Caution Bullets: Caution bullets detail potential hazards or concerns you must consider when using an instrument.
- Surgical Setups: The Surgical Setups chapter familiarizes you with common instrument setups for various procedures.
- Basic Sterilization: The Basic Sterilization chapter provides comprehensive coverage of decontamination and sterilization of instruments.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- ISBN-13: 9780323776936
- ISBN-10: 0323776930
- Edition: 4th
- Format: Spiralbound with Access Code
- Publication Date: February 2023
Publication Details
- Publisher: Saunders
- Number of Pages: Not specified
- Language: English
- Item Weight: Not specified
- Dimensions: Not specified
Other Editions and Formats
- eBook: Available through various digital retailers
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Related ISBNs
- 9780323776943 (eBook)
- 9780323776950 (Rental)
- 9780323776967 (Used/Rental)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach, 4th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
