Surgical Instrumentation

<p>Written for surgical technologists, surgical first assistants, registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, central service technicians, and surgical sales representatives, <b>Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach, 4<SUP>th</SUP> Edition</b> offers a level of visual clarity and realism unmatched by any other surgical instrument book. Many photos include close-up views of the instrument tip, so you can quickly discern differences between instruments. Interactive resources on the Evolve companion website allow you to view 360-degree rotations of more than 100 instruments. Also included are flash cards, timed memory exercises, Mayo stands, quizzes, and instrument sets for common procedures in various surgical specialties.</p><ul><b> <li>Instruments organized by category within their surgical specialty</b> make it easy to find specific instruments.</li> <li><b>More than 660 full-color instrument photographs with inset instrument tip photos</b> help you learn the most common surgical instruments for all surgical procedures.</li> <li><b>Consistent, clear, and concise instrument monographs</b> include names, category, use, and insight.</li> <li><b>Caution bullets</b> detail potential hazards or concerns you must consider when using an instrument.</li> <li><b><i>Surgical Setups</i> chapter</b> familiarizes you with common instrument setups for various procedures.</li> <li><b>Reader-friendly layout with two instruments per page</b> makes it easier to see the details of each instrument.</li> <li><b>Evolve companion website</b> offers interactive exercises, practice quizzes, flash cards, and 360-degree instrument rotations to reinforce understanding.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW!</b> <b><i>Basic Sterilization</i> chapter</b> provides comprehensive coverage of decontamination and sterilization of instruments.</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b><i>Basic Operating Room Supplies and Equipment</i> chapter</b> familiarizes you with what you will encounter in the OR. </li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Additional close-up/inset photos of instruments</b> give you a detailed way to examine and learn about instruments you’ll be working with on a daily basis.</li></ul>