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Surgical recall / by Blackbourne, Lorne H.,editor.;
"Written in a rapid-fire question-and-answer format, Surgical Recall is a best-selling, high-yield reference for clerkship students. Covering both general surgery and surgical subspecialties, this portable resource provides accurate, on-the-spot answers to the questions you're most likely to encounter during your rotations and on the shelf exam. The eighth edition--now in full color--distills the content even further to give you exactly what you need: survival tactics and tips for success, key information for those new to the surgical suite, and expanded opportunities for self-assessment in a variety of formats. Strategic two-column format provides chapter content in the form of questions on the left and answers on the right to facilitate quick, effective review"--Publisher's description.Machine generated contents note: SECTION I OVERVIEW -- 1.Introduction -- 2.Surgical Syndromes -- 3.Surgical Most Commons -- 4.Surgical Percentages -- 5.Surgical Instruments -- 6.Sutures and Stitches -- 7.Surgical Knot Tying -- 8.Procedures for the Surgical Ward and Clinic -- 9.Incisions -- 10.Surgical Positions -- 11.Surgical Speak -- 12.Preoperative 101 -- 13.Surgical Operations You Should Know -- 14.Wounds -- 15.Drains and Tubes -- 16.Surgical Anatomy Pearls -- SECTION II BACKGROUND SURGICAL INFORMATION -- 17.Fluids and Electrolytes -- 18.Blood and Blood Products -- 19.Surgical Hemostasis -- 20.Common Surgical Medications -- 21.Complications -- 22.Common Causes of Ward Emergencies -- 23.Surgical Respiratory Care -- 24.Surgical Nutrition -- 25.Shock -- 26.Surgical Infection -- 27.Fever -- 28.Surgical Prophylaxis -- 29.Surgical Radiology -- 30.Anesthesia -- 31.Surgical Ulcers -- 32.Surgical Oncology -- SECTION III GENERAL SURGERY -- 33.GI Hormones and PhysiologyNote continued: 34.Acute Abdomen and Referred Pain -- 35.Hernias -- 36.Laparoscopy -- 37.Trauma -- 38.Burns -- 39.Upper GI Bleeding -- 40.Stomach -- 41.Bariatric Surgery -- 42.Ostomies -- 43.Small Intestine -- 44.Appendix -- 45.Carcinoid Tumors -- 46.Fistulas -- 47.Colon and Rectum -- 48.Anus -- 49.Lower GI Bleeding -- 50.Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis -- 51.Liver -- 52.Portal Hypertension -- 53.Biliary Tract -- 54.Pancreas -- 55.Breast -- 56.Endocrine -- 57.Thyroid Gland -- 58.Parathyroid -- 59.Spleen and Splenectomy -- 60.Surgically Correctable HTN -- 61.Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Lymphomas -- 62.Skin Lesions -- 63.Melanoma -- 64.Surgical Intensive Care -- 65.Vascular Surgery -- SECTION IV SUBSPECIALTY SURGERY -- 66.Pediatric Surgery -- 67.Plastic Surgery -- 68.Hand Surgery -- 69.Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery -- 70.Thoracic Surgery -- 71.Cardiovascular Surgery -- 72.Transplant Surgery -- 73.Orthopedic SurgeryNote continued: 74.Neurosurgery -- 75.Urology.
Subjects: Surgery; Surgical Procedures, Operative.;
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Abernathy's surgical secrets / by Harken, Alden H.,editor.; Moore, Ernest Eugene,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.1. General topics -- Are you ready for your surgical rotation? -- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- How to treat all cardiac dysrhythmias -- How to think about shock -- Congestive heart failure (CHF) and pulmonary insufficiency -- Mechanical ventilation -- Why get arterial blood gases? -- Fluids, electrolytes, Gatorade, and sweat -- Nutritional assessment, parenteral, and enteral nutrition -- What does postoperative fever mean? -- Surgical wound infection -- Priorities in evaluation of the acute abdomen -- Surgical infectious disease -- Risks of blood-borne disease -- Sepsis -- Frailty -- II. Trauma. Initial assessment -- Posttraumatic hemorrhagic shock -- Traumatic brain injury -- Spinal cord injuries -- Penetrating neck trauma -- Blunt thoracic trauma -- Penetrating thoracic trauma -- Blunt abdominal trauma -- Penetrating abdominal trauma -- Hepatic and biliary trauma -- Splenic trauma -- Pancreatic and duodenal injury -- Trauma to the colon and rectum -- Pelvic fractures -- Upper urinary tract injuries -- Lower urinary tract injury and pelvic trauma -- Extremity vascular injuries -- Facial lacerations -- Maxillofacial trauma -- Basic care of hand injuries -- Burns -- Pediatric trauma -- III. Abdominal surgery. Appendicitis -- Gallbladder disease -- Pancreatic cancer -- Acute pancreatitis -- Diagnosis and therapy of chronic pancreatitis -- Portal hypertension and esophageal varices -- Gastroesophageal reflux disease -- Esophageal cancer -- Acid-peptic ulcer disease -- Small bowel obstruction -- Intestinal ischemia -- Diverticular disease of the colon -- Acute large bowel obstruction -- Inflammatory bowel disease -- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding -- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding -- Colorectal polyps -- Colorectal carcinoma -- Anorectal disease -- Inguinal hernia -- Bariatric surgery -- IV. Endocrine surgery. Hyperparathyroidism -- Hyperthyroidism -- Thyroid nodules and cancer -- Surgical hypertension -- Adrenal laparoscopic adrenalectomy incidentaloma -- V. Breast surgery. Breast masses -- Primary therapy for breast cancer -- VI. Other cancers. What is cancer? -- Melanoma -- Non-melanoma skin cancer -- Parotid tumors -- Neck masses -- VII. Vascular surgery. What is atherosclerosis? -- Arterial insufficiency -- Carotid disease -- Abdominal aortic aneurysm -- Venous disease -- Noninvasive vascular diagnostic laboratory -- VIII. Cardiothoracic surgery. Coronary artery disease -- Mitral stenosis -- Mitral regurgitation -- Aortic valvular disease -- Thoracic surgery for non-neoplastic disease -- Lung cancer -- Solitary pulmonary nodule -- Dissecting aortic aneurysm -- IX. Pediatric surgery. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis -- Intestinal obstruction of neonates and infants -- Tracheoesophageal malformations -- Tracheoesophageal malformations -- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia -- Abdominal tumors -- Congenital cysts and sinuses of the neck -- X. Transplantation. Liver transplantation -- Kidney and pancreas transplantation -- Heart transplantation -- Mechanical circulatory support -- Lung transplantation -- Penile and scrotal urologic emergencies -- Urolithiasis -- XI. Urology. Renal cell carcinoma -- Bladder cancer -- Prostate cancer -- Urodynamics and voiding dysfunction -- Pediatric urology -- XII. Health care. Can health care be reformed? -- Ethics in the surgical intensive care unit -- Professionalism -- Required reading.For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Abernathy's Surgical Secrets, 7th Edition, features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, and an easy-to-read style - making reference and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.
Subjects: Surgery; Surgical Procedures, Operative.;
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Surgical technology for the surgical technologist : a positive care approach / by Frey, Kevin B.; Association of Surgical Technologists.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Orientation to surgical technology -- Legal concepts, risk management, and ethical issues -- The surgical patient -- Special populations -- Physical environment and safety standards -- Biomedical science and minimally invasive surgery -- Preventing perioperative disease transmission -- Emergency situations, and all-hazards preparation -- Surgical pharmacology and anesthesia -- Instrumentation, equipment, and supplies -- Hemostasis, wound healing and wound closure -- Surgical case management -- Diagnostic procedures -- General surgery -- Obstetric and gynecologic surgery -- Ophthalmic surgery -- Otorhinolaryngologic surgery -- Oral and maxillofacial surgery -- Plastic and reconstructive surgery -- Genitourinary surgery -- Orthopedic surgery -- Cardiothoracic surgery -- Peripheral vascular surgery -- Neurosurgery.
Subjects: Surgical Procedures, Operative; Surgical technology.; Operating room technicians.;
© c2018., Cengage Learning,
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Surgical notes : a pocket survival guide for the operating room / by Sheets, Susan D.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Asepsis -- Safety -- Anatomy -- Setup -- Meds -- Instruments -- Sutures -- PPOD -- Dynamics.Keep up in the fast-paced operating room and support your patients with this pocket survival guide. Refresh your knowledge of the essentials of aseptic technique, surgical conscience, anatomy, basic set-up, instruments, and sutures. Be ready for challenging situations with tips for communicating effectively in the OR.
Subjects: Surgery, Operative.; Operating rooms.; Operating room nursing.; Surgical Procedures, Operative; Operating Rooms; Operating Room Nursing; Surgical Procedures, Operative;
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Netter's surgical anatomy and approaches / by Delaney, C. P.(Conor Patrick),editor.; Netter, Frank H.(Frank Henry),1906-1991,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This one-of-a-kind resource combines the unmatched surgical anatomy illustrations of Frank H. Netter, MD with endoscopic, laparoscopic, and radiologic images - integrated with expert descriptions of each operative procedure - to provide a clear overview of the exposures, incision sites, surgically relevant landmarks, structures, fascial planes, and common anatomical variants and operative methods that are critical to your success in the operating room. Key Features: Vividly visualize the surgical anatomy you need to know through the uniquely detailed, memorable artwork of Dr. Netter, Carlos Machado, MD, and other anatomy illustrators working in the Netter tradition. View surgical anatomy from a clinical perspective through photographs and endoscopic, laparoscopic, and radiologic images that capture important landmarks and anatomy and are integrated into an expert description of each operative procedure. Access the complete contents online for quick look-ups, including videos of relevant surgical dissections to help you review approaches to common operations.
Subjects: Atlases; Surgical Procedures, Operative; Anatomy; Human anatomy;
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Alexander's surgical procedures / by Alexander, Edythe Louise.; Rothrock, Jane C.,1948-; Alexander, Sherri M.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.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."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.
Subjects: Surgical nursing.; Therapeutics, Surgical.; Operating Room Technicians.; Surgical Procedures, Operative;
© ©2012., Elsevier/Mosby,
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The surgical first assistant / by West, Ruben.;
1. The surgical concept -- 2. The role of the surgical assistant -- 3. Introduction to basic principles -- 4. Basic principles -- 5. Success concepts for assisting in surgery -- 6. Basic techniques -- 7. Surgical knots -- 8. Instrument-handling techniques -- 9. Suturing techniques -- 10. Dissecting techniques -- 11. Surgical tasks -- 12. Procedure within a procedure -- 13. The role of a surgical assistant in a typical surgical procedure -- 14. Where do you go from here?
Subjects: Surgical Procedures, Operative; Physician Assistants.; Surgery, Operative.; Surgery; Physicians' assistants.;
© c2010., Ciné-Med,
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Alexander's care of the patient in surgery / by Rothrock, Jane C.,1948-editor,author.; McEwen, Donna R.,editor.; Van Wicklin, Sharon Ann,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Unit I: Foundations for practice -- Concepts basic to perioperative nursing -- Patient safety and risk management -- Workplace issues and staff safety -- Infection prevention and control -- Anesthesia -- Positioning the patient for surgery -- Sutures, sharps, and instruments -- Surgical modalities -- Wound healing, dressings, and drains -- Postoperative patient care and pain management -- Unit II: Surgical interventions -- Gastrointestinal surgery -- Surgery of the biliary tract, pancreas, liver, and spleen -- Hernia repair -- Gynecologic and obstetric surgery -- Genitourinary surgery -- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery -- Breast surgery -- Ophthalmic surgery -- Otorhinolaryngologic surgery -- Orthopedic surgery -- Neurosurgery -- Reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery -- Thoracic surgery -- Vascular surgery -- Cardiac surgery -- Unit III: Special considerations -- Pediatric surgery -- Geriatric surgery -- Trauma surgery -- Integrative health practices -- Appendix A: Laboratory values.Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery, 17th Edition is the definitive resource for nurses and surgical technologists training for a career in the operating room. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions cover patient care in more than 400 surgical interventions, including patient positioning, instrumentation, and postoperative care. Along with the latest on robotic surgery and a review of evidence-based guidelines, this edition includes new coverage of COVID-19 and gender affirmation surgery. From well-known educator Jane C. Rothrock ― and with every chapter authored by an expert nurse ― Alexander’s gives you the tools you need to pass the CNOR© certification exam and succeed in the surgical setting.
Subjects: Surgical nursing.; Therapeutics, Surgical.; Perioperative Nursing; Nursing Care; Surgical Procedures, Operative; Perioperative Nursing;
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Surgical Mayo setups / by Allhoff, Tammy.; Hinton, Debbie.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 253) and index.Setup methods -- General surgery -- Obstetric/gynecologic (OB/GYN) surgery -- Genitourinary (GU) surgery -- Thoracic surgery -- Cardiovascular (CV) surgery -- Peripheral vascular (PV) surgery -- Orthopedic surgery -- Neurologic surgery -- Plastic and reconstructive surgery -- Ear, nose, and throat (ENT or otorhinolaryngologic) surgery -- Ophthalmic surgery -- Oral/maxillofacial surgery.
Subjects: Handbooks.; Surgery, Operative; Surgery; Surgical instruments and apparatus; Surgical Procedures, Operative.; Surgical Instruments.;
© ©2013., Delmar Cengage Learning,
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Current diagnosis & treatment. by Doherty, Gerard M.,editor.;
"This edition includes major revisions of many chapters, and entirely new chapters on: Neurosurgery, Weight Management"--PrefaceIncludes bibliographical references.Approach to the Surgical Patient -- Training, Communication, Professionalism, & Systems-Based Practice -- Preoperative Preparation -- Postoperative Care -- Postoperative Complications -- Wound Healing -- Power Sources in Surgery -- Inflammation, Infection, & Antimicrobial Therapy in Surgery -- Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid-Base Disorders -- Surgical Metabolism & Nutrition -- Anesthesia -- Shock in Surgical Patients -- Acute Pulmonary Failure in Surgical Patients -- Management of the Injured Patient -- Burns & Other Thermal Injuries -- Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery -- Thyroid & Parathyroid -- Breast Disorders -- Thoracic Wall, Pleura, Mediastinum, & Lung -- Acquired Cardiac Disease -- Congenital Heart Disease -- Esophagus & Diaphragm -- The Acute Abdomen -- Peritoneal Cavity -- Stomach & Duodenum -- Liver & Portal Venous System -- Biliary Tract -- Pancreas -- Spleen -- Appendix -- Small Intestine -- Large Intestine -- Anorectum -- Abdominal Wall Hernias -- Adrenals -- Arteries -- Veins & Lymphatics -- Neurosurgery -- The Eye & Ocular Adnexa -- Urology -- Gynecology -- Orthopedic Surgery -- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery -- Hand Surgery -- Pediatric Surgery -- Surgical Weight Management -- Oncology -- Abdominal Organ Transplantation.
Subjects: Surgery.; Diagnosis, Surgical; Surgery, Operative; Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical.; Surgical Procedures, Operative.; General Surgery.;
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