Suture and Surgical Hemostasis: A Pocket Guide

Book info: Suture and Surgical Hemostasis: A Pocket Guide (Spiral-bound, 288 pages) – Saunders, 2006. Language: English.

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

Editorial Reviews Review A portable, visual guide to suture materials, knots, and stitches…plus the basics of hemostasis About the Author Rebecca Pieknik, CST, MS, Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology Program, Oakland Community College, Southfield, MI