Surgical Equipment and Supplies - Spiral

by Colleen J. Rutherford (Author)

Enter the OR with confidence. Surgical Equipment and Supplies, 3rd Edition and Surg Tech in Practice work together as your guide to the vast array of surgical equipment and supplies used in the OR today. The spiral-bound text delivers over 730 full-color photographs, detailed specifications, and comprehensive coverage you won't find anywhere else, while the online program, Surg Tech in Practice, makes learning easier. An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks Surg Tech in Practice, along with an eBook.

Five Stars. "This book should be a required text for OR nursing and Surg tech students."--Carl H., Online Reviewer

Surg Tech in Practice

• New! FREE, 3-year subscription to Surg Tech in Practice, the online program that features recall and application activities to help students learn to identify key instruments and understand which instrument should be used and why
• Labeling, matching, and differentiation activities, as well as case-based critical-thinking questions
• Chapter overview videos for each module
• Self-grading for immediate feedback as assignments are completed
• A gradebook that tracks each student's progress and identifies where they need to focus their studies
• eBook version of the text for study anytime, anywhere

Text

• Updated & Revised! Reflecting the equipment and supplies in use in ORs today
• New Chapters! Aseptic Technique, Sterilization, OR Attire, National Time Out, and Hand Hygiene, Microscopes, and Robotics
• Updated & Revised! Medication section featuring the drugs most commonly used in the surgical field, in emergencies, or by the anesthesia provider.
• More than 730 full-color photographs of surgical equipment and supplies, including side-by-side comparisons that differentiate between similar-looking supplies
• "Guidelines" boxes with information about the operation of specific pieces of equipment
• "Watch out!" boxes highlighting information that must be remembered
• "Troubleshooting" boxes, common-sense tips for identifying and solving equipment problems
• "Surgical Session Review" questions at the end of each