{"product_id":"surgical-technology-principles-and-practice-hardback-9780323680189","title":"Surgical Technology; Principles and Practice (Hardback) 9780323680189","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSurgical Technology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePrinciples and Practice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe simple, engaging way to master the AST Core Curriculum and prepare for the certification exam\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoanna Kotcher Fuller (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323680189, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 12 March 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1152 pages, Approx. 1292 illustrations (1292 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e28.1 x 22.2 x 5.3 cm, 2.99 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare to deliver the best patient care before, during, and after surgery with this approachable guide to surgical skills and operating room procedures. In addition to covering all the content in the AST Core Curriculum, this one-of-a-kind text offers a unique mentoring approach and engaging learning features that make even complex skills and techniques easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e addresses all areas of the AST \u003ci\u003eCore Curriculum for Surgical Technology.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReader-friendly writing style and organization \u003c\/b\u003ebuilds content from fundamental concepts, aseptic technique, and the role and function of the surgical technologist, to the specialty surgical procedure chapters. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConsistent chapter format\u003c\/b\u003e breaks down surgical procedures in an easy-to-understand way that helps you understand the key elements of more than 200 procedures. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExperienced author\/consulting editor team\u003c\/b\u003e lends a breadth of experience for a well-rounded and multi-perspective focus on operating room procedures and quality patient care. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 1,200 full-color illustrations and clinical photos\u003c\/b\u003e bring concepts and procedures to life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRobust practice opportunities\u003c\/b\u003e include review questions and case studies at the end of each chapter, along with additional review questions and surgical practice videos on the Evolve companion website. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearning objectives\u003c\/b\u003e serve as checkpoints for comprehension and as study tools in preparation for examinations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey terminology\u003c\/b\u003e appears in boldface throughout chapter discussions with key terms defined and cross-referenced to a back-of-book glossary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey concepts\u003c\/b\u003e are covered in a bulleted list at the end of each chapter discussion to summarize and review chapter content.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReferences and bibliographies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eprovide a listing of in-text and additional citations of scientific research and best practices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePathology appendix\u003c\/b\u003e summarizes the most commonly seen pathological processes and organizes them by body system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! \u003ci\u003eRobotic Surgery\u003c\/i\u003e chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e describes the most advanced equipment and procedures involving surgical robots. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdditional skills content \u003c\/b\u003eincludes patient preparation, transporting, positioning, and draping. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpanded coverage of endoscopic procedures \u003c\/b\u003eis featured in the \u003ci\u003eMinimally Invasive Surgery\u003c\/i\u003e chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The Surgical Technologist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Communication, Teamwork and Professionalism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Law, Documentation and Professional Ethics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The Health Care Facility\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The Patient in Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Diagnostic and Assessment Procedure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Hazards in the Perioperative Environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Microbes and the Process of Infection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Aseptic Technique\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Decontamination, Sterilization, and Disinfection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Surgical Instruments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Perioperative Pharmacology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Anesthesia and Physiological Monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Post Anesthesia Recovery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Death and Dying\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Energy Sources in Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Moving, Handling and Positioning the Surgical\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Surgical Skin Preparation and Draping\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Case Planning and Basic Intraoperative Skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Management of the Surgical Wound\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Minimally Invasive Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Robotic Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. General Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Gynecological and Obstetrical Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Genitourinary Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Ophthalmic Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Surgery of the Ear Nose Pharynx and Larynx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Orthopedic Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Peripheral Vascular Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. 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