Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist A Positive Care Approach

Name: Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist A Positive Care Approach
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ISBN: 9781401838485

ISBN-10: 1401838480

ISBN-13: 9781401838485

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: AST

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This new edition meets the requirements of the revised Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists, 5th edition. It is written by surgical technologists for surgical technologists. The content focuses on the concepts and skill development (cognitive and procedural) required of surgical technologists in the operative environment. The text uses the A POSitive CARE approach to surgical problem solving that concentrates on the ability of the surgical technologist to predict the patient?s and surgeon?s needs through the intraoperative period. The goal is for the surgical technologist to apply this model in daily practice for maximum efficiency and effectiveness during the surgical procedure. The…

Book details

List price: $208.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 12/23/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1136
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 6.028
Language: English

The Association of Surgical Technologists was established in 1969 by members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).




Introduction to Surgical Technology



Orientation to Surgical Technology



Standards of Conduct



The Surgical Patient



Special Populations



Physical Environment and Safety Standards



Principles and Practice of Surgical Technology



Biomedical Science



Asepsis and Sterile Technique



General Patient Care and Safety



Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia



Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies



Wound Healing, Sutures, Needles, and Stapling Devices



The Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role



Diagnostic Procedures



General Surgery



Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery



Ophthalmic Surgery



Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery



Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery



Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery



Genitourinary Surgery



Orthopedic Surgery



Cardiothoracic Surgery



Peripheral Vascular Surgery



Neurosurgery