Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist:: A Positive Care Approach

Association of Surgical Technologists

ISBN 10: 0766806626 / ISBN 13: 9780766806627

Published by Delmar Cengage Learning, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist:: A Positive Care Approach
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766806626
• ISBN 13: 9780766806627
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 76 ounces

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Synopsis

This new text is written by surgical technologists and surgical technology educators with over 50 years of combined experience in the field. the only text written specifically for the surgical technologist, it focuses on the knowledge and cognitive skills required of the surgical technologist. It introduces the A Positive Care Approach, a systematic approach to intraoperative problem solving that focuses on the ability of the surgical technologist serving in the traditional role called "first scrub" to predict the surgeon's and patient's needs. Features: *Meets the Association of Surgical Technologists Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 4th edition *Surgical procedures are presented by surgical speciality in a consistent illustrative format throughout the text that helps students develop a patter for learning procedures *Objectives reflect the CARE and APOS acronyms; memory tools for systematic problem solving *Case studies and questions for further study in each chapter apply concepts learned and stimulate critical thinking *The color insert provides an overview of select anatomic systems and illustrates practical aspects of surgical technology *Pearls of Wisdom (tips from the author's experience) help the student maintain a practical focus on the procedure Supplements Computerized Testbank 0-7668-0665-0 Instructor's Manual 0-7668-0663-4 Student Workbook 0-7668-0664-2

About the Author

As the oldest and most widely recognized professional organization that represents more than 80,000 surgical technologists, the Association of Surgical Technologist's primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality.