Surgical Technology-7판

Learn to deliver the best patient care before, during, and after surgery with Surgical Technology: Principles and
Practice, 7th Edition. Within its pages you'll find comprehensive coverage of all the updated AST Core Curriculum
components - including all aspects of health care sciences; technological sciences; patient care concepts;
preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care; surgical procedures; and professional practice. But what you
won't find in any other surg tech book is an incredibly reader-friendly approach featuring conversational, mentor-like
guidance and loads of full-color pictures and illustrations. You'll also have an abundance of helpful learning features
at your disposal - like case studies, review questions, and online learning activities - that will help you easily
master important concepts and apply that learning to professional practice. No other surgical technology text better
prepares you for the challenges of professional practice!

New to this Edition
뷣EW! Content on dynamic topics focus on emerging areas of research and study including the latest equipment and
technology, robotics and lasers, advances in orthopedic, cardiovascular, and neurological surgeries, and
professionalism.
뷣EW! Improved surgical procedures now incorporate pathology, technical points and discussion, as well as information
on patient positioning, prepping, draping, incision, instruments, and supplies.
뷣EW! Instrument tables showcase relevant instruments and accompanying sizes in an illustrated format.
뷣EW! Expanded technique boxes succinctly summarize the key steps within skills or procedures to highlight core
competencies.
뷣EW! Knowledge and skills review at the beginning of chapters alerts readers to key information and skills
incorporated into chapter discussion.
뷣EW! Updated artwork and photographs feature the most current supplies and equipment to vividly demonstrate aseptic
technique, sterilization and disinfection, surgical instruments, patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping.