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Alexander's surgical procedures / Surgical procedures [edited by] Jane C. Rothrock, Sherri M. Alexander - xiii, 929 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

"Derived from the 14th edition of Alexander's care of the patient in surgery"--Preface

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

ISBN: 9780323075558 032307555X

LCCN: 2011022432

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101561431 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Surgical nursing.
Therapeutics, Surgical.
Operating room technicians.
Operating Room Technicians.
Surgical Procedures, Operative--methods.
Perioperative Nursing.

LC Class. No.: RD99 / .A44 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 617.0231 / 23