This quick reference provides need-to-know information about surgical instrument types in a consistent, user-friendly format. Each two-page spread features a photo of an instrument opposite a brief description that includes its proper and alternative names, varieties, and uses in surgery. This edition adds close-up shots of instrument tips for clearer reference and identification of instrument types. With instruments alphabetized within 9 major categories, locating specific information has never been easier!
- An accessible, pocket-size guide to the most common, bread and butter instruments used during surgical procedures.
- Consistent two-page layout with a photo at the top and a brief description on the facing page that lists the instrument's proper name, any alternative names, uses in surgery, and varieties.
- Organized into nine major categories of instruments and alphabetized within each category for easy reference.
- Fundamental Instrument Sets chapter features a summary table format for each instrument set so that the reader can quickly find the following information: Set name Use Instrument index
- Specific items (with PAR listed for each item)
- Glossary at the end provides helpful and succinct definitions for key instrumentation terms.
- Numerous new instrument photos, including photo inserts of tips to help distinguish between similar types.
- Updated and expanded content on endoscopic instruments to reflect the latest technologies.
- Enhanced internal design for increased utility and an updated looknow includes:
- Running heads at the bottom of each page listing the chapter number and title, making content easier to find
- Brief table of contents printed on inside front cover for quick reference
- List of instrument sets in Chapter 10 printed on inside back cover for quick reference
