Professional medical and paramedical curricula include extensive training in aseptic and sterile techniques as well as educating students in wound management. Animal science curricula educates the potential livestock producer in management procedures but leaves the problems involving the health of the animals to the veterinary profession. However, there are occasions when livestock producers, backcountry travelers, and ocean going mates and captains are confronted with problems needing immediate attention. The procedures included in this handbook can be helpful in preparing those individuals for such crises. On demand Printing
The fifth edition includes the Aberdeen knot, updated information on suture materials, sterilization techniques, and instrument handling. For the left-handed student, illustrations regarding tying of the Aberdeen knot, and proper instrument grip and release have been added. The techniques of knot tying continue to be the primary focus of the handbook. This handbook will assist those studying to become a veterinarian, physician, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, emergency medical technician, midwife, podiatrist, research specialist or food animal producer. Equally important, the book has information for the outdoor enthusiasts or those simply wanting to learn the skills of surgical knot tying. Information about cleaning, sterilization and preparing a surgical field for closing acute wounds and incisions is included.
This is the Official Suturing Techniques Textbook created by Medical Creations. The perfect complement to your Medical Creations Suture Practice kit! Are you looking for the best suturing book on Amazon? Look no further! This medical book has been created by compiling the most important suturing techniques you need to know along with detailed, step-by-step illustrations that will teach how to suture like a surgeon. You will even find questions after each chapter so that you can test your knowledge! This surgical suturing manual gives you an insight into the basics of the suturing process. The first part of the manual will cover the armamentarium required, indications, and basic principles of suturing techniques. In the second part we will discuss knot tying, different kinds of sutures, and their applications. The last section will cover wound care before and after the suturing process. If you bought our Medical Creations Suture Practice Kit, this textbook will serve as a perfect complement. It is much more in-depth, and covers more techniques than the free ebook that comes with the suture kit. This book focuses on the readability apsect, which allows for an easy training guide and review. It is divided into chapters, and since the addition of multiple choice questions, the reader now has the possibility to practice and test what they have learned from previous chapters. The answers to these questions can be found at the very end of the book. Thanks to this book you will: ..Learn the different surgical techniques and knots used in the departments of surgery, emergency medicine, family medicine ..Learn and understand the basic fundamentals ..Be able to test your knowledge with multiple choice questions Invest in your future today! Go to the top-right of the page and click "Add to Cart"
This is the official textbook on Surgical Suture for Beginners created by Nurse Academy. Looking for a guide to quickly learning how to suture like a pro? If so, this is the right book for you. Surgical Suture for Beginners teaches you everything you need to know about the most common knots and suturing techniques you will encounter in your medical career. This book is a complete step-by-step guide for doctors, nurses, paramedics on techniques that are used in the emergency room and surgery. Before the advent of anesthesia, doctors were forced to use very primitive suturing techniques due to the fact that they did not have the time to implement more sophisticated and effective sutures. Now that medical professionals have the ability to create the most effective knots in sutures they can truly do miraculous things and aid individuals in healing from injuries and illnesses that previously would have been fatal. A comprehensive knowledge of suturing techniques is essential for any healthcare professional. A surgical suture is a medical instrument used during an injury or surgery to tie body tissues together. In general, the application requires the use of a needle with an attached thread length. Over the centuries of its history, a variety of different shapes, sizes, and thread materials have been created. Usually, surgeons, psychiatrists, dentists, podiatrists, eye doctors, professional nurses and all qualified nursing professionals, physicians, skilled pharmacists, and veterinarians participate in suturing. To protect the sutures, surgical knots are used. Therefore, doctors, nurses, and paramedics need to be familiar with both suture techniques and knots. In this book you will learn about The types of suture material used in surgery. Suture needles and hand instruments The anatomy and ideal properties of a surgical knot The principles of knot tying The types of knots used surgically The basic principles of suturing Essential and basic suturing techniques Advanced suturing techniques such as the hybrid suture and more Postoperative care of sutured wounds and complications that may arise And much more! Pick up this book today and you will have everything you need to know to engage in surgical suturing! Don't forget to leave a review if you enjoy the book and be sure to recommend the book to your fellow medical practitioners so that they can benefit from the knowledge contained within it. We look forward to your feedback! ★★★★★ Nurse Academy
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. 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.
A definitive, accessible, and reliable resource which provides a solid foundation of the knowledge and basic science needed to hone all of the core surgical skills used in surgical settings. Presented in a clear and accessible way it addresses the cross-specialty aspects of surgery applicable to all trainees.
Essentials of Hand Surgery provides a practical manual on the diagnosis and management of hand disorders. The first section covers the basic principles, including anatomy and examination and investigation techniques. The major part of the book is divided between emergency surgery following trauma and those disorders that can be managed by elective surgery. Throughout the emphasis is on providing clear, well-illustrated guidance on the evaluation, diagnosis and management, with discussion of the surgical skills and techniques required for an optimum outcome. A practical guide to the management of hand disorders for trainee hand surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons and plastic surgeons Covers the key procedures for both emergency and elective surgeries Concise text enhanced by a lavish collection of over 400 photographs and 200 artworks in full colour
This is the first of a two-part series on suturing. It outlines the techniques of tying knots by employing visual photographs of the steps of the procedures to complement the text. Illustrations are also included where the authors believe that these would aid in the description of the technique or to explain the result. Each chapter begins with an, 'Introduction' that seeks to highlight the important characteristics of the particular type of knot. This is then followed by a series of pictorial step-by-step instructions helping the reader to visually appreciate the techniques. This book is highly recommended for medical and nursing students and surgical practitioners.
A surgical suture is a medical device used to hold body tissues together after an injury or surgery. The application generally involves using a needle with an attached length of thread. Some different shapes, sizes, and thread materials have been developed over its millennia of history. Over the centuries of its history, a variety of different shapes, sizes, and thread materials have been created. Usually, surgeons, psychiatrists, dentists, podiatrists, eye doctors, professional nurses, and all qualified nursing professionals, physicians, skilled pharmacists, and veterinarians participate in suturing. To protect the sutures, surgical knots are used. Therefore, doctors, nurses, and paramedics need to be familiar with both suture techniques and knots. In this book you will learn about: -The types of suture material used in surgery. -Suture needles and hand instruments -The anatomy and ideal properties of a surgical knot -The principles of knot tying -The types of knots used surgically -The basic principles of suturing -Essential and basic suturing techniques -Advanced suturing techniques such as the hybrid suture and more -Postoperative care of sutured wounds and complications that may arise -And much more!
