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.
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!
Basic Sterilization
provides comprehensive coverage of decontamination and sterilization of instruments
Basic Operating Room Supplies and Equipment
familiarizes you with what you will encounter in the OR
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