Suture and Surgical Hemostasis,

Edition 1 A Pocket Guide

Editors: By Rebecca Pieknik, MS, CRCST, CST, CSA, FAST

Publication Date: 17 Mar 2006

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Great for students and professionals, this portable reference offers a complete understanding of suture and hemostasis relating to surgical procedures. Its spiral binding and full-color photos and illustrations make it easy to find the appropriate suture materials and related information needed for any surgical procedure.

Key Features

Small, spiral-bound format offers easy access in any clinical setting
Descriptions of suture knots and step-by-step images of different types of stitches provide excellent instruction and are great for review
Over 200 full-color illustrations with brief descriptions help readers clearly identify suture materials appropriate for specific surgical procedures
A discussion of hemostasis is provided to give readers a full understanding of wounds and wound healing and when and why certain types of suture material should be used
Summary-at-a-glance charts and tables synthesize category descriptions and key information for quick reference
Key terms, abbreviations, and definitions are provided as a quick-reference glossary

About the author

By Rebecca Pieknik, MS, CRCST, CST, CSA, FAST, Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology/Surgical First Assisting, Sterile Processing, Delta College, University Center, Michigan

1. Wounds
2. Wound Healing
3. Principles of Suturing
4. Suture Material and Packaging
5. Accessory Suture Devices
6. Hemostasis
7. Surgical Staples

ISBN: 9781416022473

Page Count: 264

Illustrations : Approx. 250 illustrations (100 in full color)

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