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Surgical Instruments: A Pocket Guide - Softcover

Maryann Papanier Wells; Mary Bradley

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9780721678016: Surgical Instruments: A Pocket Guide
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0721678017 ISBN 13: 9780721678016
Publisher: Saunders, 1998

Synopsis

This affordable, quick reference makes it simple to identify surgical instruments and become acquainted with their names, functions, and the instrument sets in which they typically appear. Individual photographs depict a full range of instruments. Brief descriptions explain their correct and alternative names, varieties, and uses. The books pocket size makes it convenient to carry and consult.

  • Individual sections present major instrumentation categoriesi.e., sharps/dissectors; forceps; clamps; retractors; suture devices; suction tips; dilators; endoscopic instruments, and internal staples. Instruments appear alphabetically within their respective categories.
    • A spiral binding enables the book to lie flat when opened to a desired page.
  • A Glossary defines the terms used in the text.
    • WHATS NEW:
  • Anew page layout makes the book easier to read. Photographs now appear on the top of each 2-page spread; their descriptions are featured on the bottom page.
    • A new chapter identifies endoscopic instrumentation.
  • An additional chapter itemizes the types of instrument sets used in the most common surgical procedures.

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    Book Description

    A must-have reference for surgical instrumentation!

    About the Author

    Maryann Papanier Wells, PhD, RN, CNOR, FAAN, Nurse Manager, Perioperative Nursing, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

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    Publisher
    Saunders
    Publication date
    1998
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0721678017
    ISBN 13 
    9780721678016
    Binding
    Spiral-bound
    Edition number
    2
    Number of pages
    474
    Rating
    • 3.71 out of 5 stars
      17 ratings by Goodreads