A trusted source for over 15 years, this simple, straightforward text addresses the core of what a practicing surgical technologist needs to know to work closely with surgical personnel in delivering optimum patient care before, during, and after surgery. Clear guidelines help the reader understand and follow key procedures, common set-ups, and important considerations to ensure that the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The 4th edition has been extensively revised to reflect the most current practice, including updates in areas such as anesthesia, wound management, and endoscopic surgery. All procedures have been updated and new procedures have been added to many areas. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.
THEORY AND TECHNIQUES IN SURGERY 1. The Patient 2. The Surgical Technologist 3. Law and Ethics 4. Hospital Administration and Organization 5. Operating Room Environment 6. Communication and Teamwork 7. The Process of Infection 8. Processing Surgical Equipment 9. Aseptic Technique 10. Transporting, Transferring, and Positioning 11. Surgical Skin Preparation and Draping 12. Anesthesia 13. Surgical Pharmacology 14. Environmental Hazards 15. Surgical Technique and Wound Management 16. Sutures and Wound Healing 17. Laser and Electrosurgery 18. Endoscopic Surgery 19. Surgical Instruments
SURGICAL PROCEDCURES 20. Abdominal Wall Surgery 21. Gastrointestinal Surgery 22. Gall Bladder, Liver, Spleen, and Pancreas Surgery 23. Surgery of the Breast 24. Gynecological Surgery and Obstetrics 25. Genitourinary Surgery 26. Eye Surgery 27. Ears, Nose, and Throat Surgery 28. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 29. Orthopedic Surgery 30. Vascular Surgery 31. Cardiac Surgery 32. Thoracic Surgery 33. Neurosurgery