Suture and Surgical Hemostasis
A Pocket Guide

A portable, visual guide to suture materials, knots, and stitches…plus the basics of hemostasis

Rebecca Hall (Author)

9781416022473

Paperback / softback, published 15 March 2006

264 pages, Approx. 250 illustrations (100 in full color)
23.5 x 18.7 x 1.8 cm, 0.23 kg

Great for students and professionals, this portable reference offers a complete understanding of suture and hemostasis relating to surgical procedures. Its spiral binding and full-color photos and illustrations make it easy to find the appropriate suture materials and related information needed for any surgical procedure.

• Small, spiral-bound format offers easy access in any clinical setting.
• Descriptions of suture knots and step-by-step images of different types of stitches provide excellent instruction and are great for review.
• Over 200 full-color illustrations with brief descriptions help readers clearly identify suture materials appropriate for specific surgical procedures.
• A discussion of hemostasis is provided to give readers a full understanding of wounds and wound healing and when and why certain types of suture material should be used.
• Summary-at-a-glance charts and tables synthesize category descriptions and key information for quick reference.
• Key terms, abbreviations, and definitions are provided as a quick-reference glossary.

1. Wounds

2. Wound Healing

3. Principles of Suturing

4. Suture Material and Packaging

5. Accessory Suture Devices

6. Hemostasis

7. Surgical Staples

Subject Areas: Nursing [MQC], Nursing & ancillary services [MQ]