Book[edited by] Jane C. Rothrock, Sherri M. Alexander.
Summary: "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. ... 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."--Publisher.
Contents:
Importance of the surgical technologist on the surgical team
Gastrointestinal surgery
Surgery of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas, and spleen
Repair of hernias
Gynecologic and obstetric surgery
Genitourinary surgery
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Breast surgery
Ophthalmic surgery
Otorhinolaryngologic surgery
Orthopedic surgery
Neurosurgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Thoracic surgery
Vascular surgery
Cardiac surgery
Pediatric surgery
Trauma surgery.