Surgical technology for the surgical technologist a positive care approach

• Corporate Author: ssociation of Surgical Technologists
• Other Authors: Frey, Kevin B. (Editor), Ross, Tracey (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Clifton Park, NY Delmar Cengage Learning 2014
• Edition: FOURTH EDITION
• Subjects: Surgical Procedures, Operative; Operating Room Technicians
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Table of Contents:

• Orientation to surgical technology
• Legal concepts, risk management, and ethical issues
• The surgical patient
• Special populations
• Physical environment and safety standards
• Biomedical science
• Preventing perioperative disease transmission
• Hemostasis, emergency situations, and all-hazards preparation
• Surgical pharmacology and anesthesia
• Instrumentation, equipment, and supplies
• Wound healing, sutures, needles, and stapling devices
• Surgical case management
• 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.