Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist

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Packed with detailed, full-color illustrations and live surgery images, the Association of Surgical Technologists' SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST: A POSITIVE CARE APPROACH, 6th EDITION, delivers the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of over 200 essential surgical procedures. It includes essential topics such as surgical asepsis, the surgical patient, technological concepts, all-hazards preparation, perioperative case management, equipment and supplies, postoperative considerations and more. "Surgical Technique Reminders� offer practical insight from CSTs in the field, and learning resources help you maximize your course success. The "A Positive Care" memory tool, real-life case studies with critical thinking questions, and the powerful digital learning solution, MindTap, all help prepare you for real-world practice. It is the ultimate resource for helping you anticipate the patient's and surgeon's needs before, during and after a surgical procedure.

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Part I: INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY. 1. Introduction to Surgical Technology. 2. Legal Concepts, Risk Management, and Ethical Issues. 3. The Surgical Patient. 4. Physical Environment and Safety Standards. 5. Technological Science Concepts. Part II: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY. 6. Principles of Microbiology. 7. Surgical Asepsis and Sterility: Best Practices and Techniques. 8. Emergency Situations and All-Hazards Preparation. 9. Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia. 10. Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies. 11. Hemostasis, Wound Healing, and Wound Closure. 12. Preoperative Surgical Case Management. 13. Intraoperative and Postoperative Surgical Case Management. Part III: SURGICAL PROCEDURES. 14. Diagnostic Procedures. 15. Minimally Invasive Applications. 16. General Surgery. 17. Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery. 18. Ophthalmic Surgery. 19. Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery. 20. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 21. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 22. Genitourinary Surgery. 23. Orthopedic Surgery. 24. Cardiothoracic Surgery. 25. Peripheral Vascular Surgery. 26. Neurosurgery. Appendix A: Anatomy Plates. Index.