Full Description
Developed specifically for surgical technologists, Alexander's Surgical Procedures provides proven, step-by-step coverage of essential surgical procedures from one of the most trusted sources in surgical technology. Building on the renowned content of Alexander's Care of the Surgical Patient, 14th Edition, respected authorities Jane Rothrock and Sherri Alexander (AST president 2007 - 2011) guide you through the pre-op set up, procedure pathology/steps, and post-op considerations for all required procedures. This approachable, easy-to-use resource complements the fundamental coverage in your other surgical technology textbooks, and detailed procedure videos on a companion Evolve website help you ensure success from the classroom to the OR.
Content adapted from Alexander's Care of the Surgical Patient, 14th Edition provides comprehensive procedural coverage optimized for your specific needs as a surgical technologist
Surgical Technologist Considerations boxes detail practical strategies for applying chapter content to specialty procedures
Complete pre-op set up, draping, and other instructions for each procedure equip you to confidently perform all of the duties of surgical technologist in the OR setting
Chapter Outlines, Learning Objectives, and Chapter Summaries help you study chapter content more effectively
Review questions in the text and case studies on Evolve reinforce key concepts and encourage critical thinking
More than 700 full-color illustrations clarify surgical anatomy, instrumentation, procedures, and methods
Surgical Pharmacology tables provide quick, convenient access to generic/trade names, purpose/description, and pharmacokinetics for drugs most commonly associated with each specific surgical procedure
Cutting-edge content reflects the latest interventions and patient care techniques in surgical practice
Geriatric Consideration boxes help you manage surgical challenges unique to geriatric patients
Patient Safety boxes alert you to recent Joint Commission safety initiatives to ensure safe performance of key tasks
History boxes present chapter content in a broader context to enhance your understanding and retention
Ambulatory Surgical Considerations boxes highlight important changes to patient care within appropriate procedures
Risk Reduction Strategies boxes provide specific steps you can take to improve patient safety
Contents
1. Importance of the Surgical Technologist on the Surgical Team
2. Gastrointestinal Surgery
3. Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Pancreas and Spleen
4. Repair of the Hernia
5. Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery
6. Genitourinary Surgery
7. Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
8. Breast Surgery
9. Ophthalmic Surgery
10 Otorhinolaryngologic
11 Orthopedic Surgery
12 Neurosurgery
13. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
14. Thoracic Surgery
15. Vascular Surgery
16 Cardiac Surgery
17. Pediatric Surgery
18. Trauma Surgery and Emergency Preparedness
