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Instrumentation for the Operating Room - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 8th Edition

Author :
By Shirley M. Tighe, RN, BA
Approx.360 pages
ISBN :
9780323076951
Publication Date :
01-03-2011
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Approx.360 pages

New to this edition
  • 75 new photographs show individual instruments and sets of instruments, including tips.
  • Full operating room photographs are included in Operating Room Suite/Basic Laparotomy chapter.
  • More than 25 new photographs of instrument tips are included in The da Vinci® Surgical System and EndoWrist® Instruments (Robotic Instruments) chapter.
  • Before-and-after radiograph images show a total ankle prosthesis, spinal rodding, and femoral artery blockage.
  • Definitions, procedures, and possible equipment needed for a procedure are included in almost every chapter.
  • A companion Evolve website features over 200 photographs of less-common instruments; flashcards; and more than 280 review questions.

Key Features
  • Over 800 photographs of both individual and sets of instruments, including whole instruments and instrument tips, help in distinguishing between similar types.
  • Instrument Preparation for Surgery unit discusses the importance of proper instrument handling and sterilization, including the proper placement within sterilization trays.
  • A logical organization covers instruments by surgical procedures, beginning with simpler surgeries and building to more complex, specialized instruments and setups.
  • Entire units focus on female reproductive surgery and pediatric surgery, both of which are key areas not well covered in other books.
  • Excellent quality photographs on a consistent background enhance the detail and true color of the instruments.
  • Spiral-bound format allows the book to lay flat for easier access while on the job.

Author Information
By Shirley M. Tighe, RN, BA, Perioperative Nursing Consultant, Lake Havasu City, AZ