Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice

• Information is presented in simple, clear narratives and through lists, illustrations, and boxes.
• A complete glossary of all key terms at the end of the text provides one central location for easily referencing all key terms and definitions.
• Each chapter opens with behavioral objectives to highlight important information and help students focus on what they will be learning in the chapter.
• An updated bibliography appears at the end of each chapter as a source for locating additional information on the chapter topic.

• Dynamic, full-color design and illustrations provide visual connection and involvement with the material.
• New topics from the Association of Surgical Technologist’s Core Curriculum, including robotics, computers, and electricity, are covered.
• All procedures from the Association of Surgical Technologist’s Core Curriculum are covered.
• Procedural updates in all procedure chapters reflect the latest techniques and equipment that have occurred since the previous edition.
• New procedures, including endoscopic, have been added to many areas.
• A new format for all procedures breaks each procedure down into its surgical goal, pathology, technique, and discussion.
• The technique section is now highlighted in a consistent box format across all procedures that makes it easier for students to follow the critical steps involved.
• Exploration of the changing role of the surgical technologist and the emerging levels within the profession keeps students in touch with this evolving profession.
• Three to five mini case studies at end of all chapters in the section on Theory and Techniques in Surgery promote critical thinking and application of concepts learned in the chapter, designed to help students relate to real-life situations.
• The entire art program of almost 600 illustrations has been revised to reflect the full-color design and to update procedural methods.
• Key terms specific to each procedural chapter make it clear which terms pertain to a specific area and help students learn more terminology in a concise, logical fashion.

Joanna Kotcher holds a master’s degree in Global Health, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a BA in International Studies. She’s coordinated emergency response in conflict environments over the past two decades in Kosovo, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Darfur, Gaza, Somaliland, Syria, and Iraq. As a Medical/Surgical Coordinator Ms. Kotcher has coordinated and managed medical teams in the start-up and full implementation stages of projects assisting populations in need of emergency medical and surgical care during armed conflict. She has also coordinated post-conflict actions during the period immediately following “official” cessation of armed conflict. Working in insecure environments, Ms. Kotcher has extensive experience in the design and implementation of medical/surgical actions, team building and support, implementation of standards and guidelines, medical and nursing staff training, and team mentoring. While continuing to study and learn in the field, she maintains memberships with notable professional organizations in humanitarian studies and medical/surgical assistance.