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Surgical Technology, 8th Edition
ISBN: 9780323680189
Surgical Technology, 8th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for surgical technology students and professionals. This approachable guide prepares students to deliver the best patient care before, during, and after surgery by covering all areas of the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students in surgical technology programs at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for surgical technologists looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of operating room procedures and quality patient care.
History and Editions
The 8th edition of Surgical Technology has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on surgical techniques and patient care. This edition includes detailed updates on aseptic technique, the role and function of the surgical technologist, and specialty surgical procedure chapters. It also features a consistent chapter format that breaks down surgical procedures in an easy-to-understand way, helping students understand the key elements of more than 200 procedures.
Author and Other Works
Joanna Kotcher Fuller is the author of Surgical Technology, 8th Edition. As an independent consultant in medical and surgical coordination in conflict environments, she brings a breadth of experience to the text, ensuring a well-rounded and multi-perspective focus on operating room procedures and quality patient care.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book addresses all areas of the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.
- Reader-Friendly Writing Style: The text is organized in a clear and concise manner, building content from fundamental concepts to specialty surgical procedure chapters.
- Consistent Chapter Format: Each chapter breaks down surgical procedures in an easy-to-understand way, helping students grasp the key elements of more than 200 procedures.
- Over 1,200 Full-Color Illustrations and Clinical Photos: These visuals bring concepts and procedures to life, enhancing understanding and retention.
- Robust Practice Opportunities: The book includes review questions, case studies, and additional review questions and surgical practice videos on the Evolve companion website.
- Learning Objectives: These serve as checkpoints for comprehension and as study tools in preparation for examinations.
- Key Terminology: Key terms appear in boldface throughout chapter discussions with definitions and cross-references to a back-of-book glossary.
- Key Concepts: These are covered in a bulleted list at the end of each chapter discussion to summarize and review chapter content.
- References and Bibliographies: The book includes references and bibliographies for further research.
- Pathology Appendix: This appendix summarizes the most commonly seen pathological processes and organizes them by body system.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780323680189
- eBook: Available through various digital platforms
- Loose-Leaf: Not available
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Publication Date: February 1, 2021
- Number of Pages: Not specified
- Language: English
- Item Weight: Not specified
- Dimensions: Not specified
Other Editions and Formats
- The 7th edition is available through previous editions of the book.
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780323680196 (eBook)
- 9780323680202 (International Edition)
Additional Resources
For further learning, the Evolve companion website offers additional review questions, surgical practice videos, and other interactive tools to enhance the learning experience.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Surgical Technology, 8th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
