Alexander's surgical procedures

Alexander, Edythe Louise. (Added Author). Rothrock, Jane C., 1948- (Added Author). Alexander, Sherri M. (Added Author).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780323075558
ISBN: 032307555X
Physical Description: print
xiii, 929 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Publisher: St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, ©2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Derived from the 14th edition of Alexander's care of the patient in surgery"--Preface.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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.