Surgical Knots and Suturing Techniques, second edition - Softcover

F D Giddings

 
9781889326016: Surgical Knots and Suturing Techniques, second edition

Synopsis

A guide explaining and demonstrating the principle maneuvers of knot tying along with step by step descriptions of each maneuver. Extensive information on suture materials, surgical needles and the instruments used for knot tying are included. The most commonly used suture patterns and knots are described and illustrated.

A new section describing basic sterile technique is included in this second edition of this book. In this section techniques used in sterilizing instruments, surgeon's hands, patient's skin, wound irrigation, debridement and the effectiveness of chemical sterilizing solutions are described.

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About the Author

F D Giddings, M.S., A.M.I.

Accredited Medical Illustrator, 1974 (Association of Medical Illustrators)

Medical Illustrator Emeritus, Colorado State University

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