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Surgical Instrumentation,

Edition 4 An Interactive Approach

Editors: By Renee Nemitz, CST, RN, AAS

Publication Date: 29 Nov 2022

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Written for surgical technologists, surgical first assistants, registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, central service technicians, and surgical sales representatives, Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach, 4^th Edition 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.

Key Features

Instruments organized by category within their surgical specialty make it easy to find specific instruments
More than 660 full-color instrument photographs with inset instrument tip photos help you learn the most common surgical instruments for all surgical procedures
Consistent, clear, and concise instrument monographs include names, category, use, and insight
Caution bullets detail potential hazards or concerns you must consider when using an instrument
Surgical Setups chapter familiarizes you with common instrument setups for various procedures
Reader-friendly layout with two instruments per page makes it easier to see the details of each instrument
Evolve companion website offers interactive exercises, practice quizzes, flash cards, and 360-degree instrument rotations to reinforce understanding

New Features

NEW! Basic Sterilization chapter provides comprehensive coverage of decontamination and sterilization of instruments
NEW! Basic Operating Room Supplies and Equipment chapter familiarizes you with what you will encounter in the OR
NEW! Additional close-up/inset photos of instruments give you a detailed way to examine and learn about instruments you’ll be working with on a daily basis

About the author

By Renee Nemitz, CST, RN, AAS, Surgical Technology Program Instructor, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA, USA

1. Introduction to Surgical Instruments
2. Basic Sterilization
3. Basic Instruments
4. General Instruments
5. Laparoscopic Instruments
6. Robotic Instruments
7. Obstetrics and Gynecologic Instruments
8. Genitourinary Instruments
9. Ophthalmic Instruments
10. Otorhinolaryngology Instruments
11. Oral Instruments
12. Plastic and Reconstructive Instruments
13. Orthopedic Instruments
14. Neurosurgical Instruments
15. Cardiovascular Thoracic Instruments
16. Basic Operating Room Supplies and Equipment
17. Surgical Setups

ISBN: 9780323776936

Page Count: 424

Illustrations : 680 illustrations (680 in full color)

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Rosemary Lawrence (Life Healthcare)

Excellent overview of instruments for the advanced beginner OR nurse. Pictures showing instruments very clearly. A must-have book for any nurse stepping into OR for the first time.

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