Chapter 29 Wound healing and hemostasis Chapter outline Mechanism of Wound Healing Types of Wounds Factors Influencing Wound Healing Hemostasis Wound Management Complications of Wound Healing Postoperative Wound Infections Wound…
Chapter 22 Diagnostics, specimens, and oncologic considerations Chapter outline Diagnosing Pathology Specimens and Pathologic Examination Radiologic Examination Magnetic Resonance Imaging Nuclear Medicine Studies Ultrasonography Sensory Evoked Potential Plethysmography Endoscopy The…
Chapter 32 Endoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery Chapter outline Eight Essential Elements of Endoscopy Knowledge and Skill for a Safe Endoscopic Environment Types of Endoscopic Procedures Hazards of Endoscopy Care of…
Chapter 9 Perioperative geriatrics Chapter outline Perspectives on Aging Perioperative Assessment of the Geriatric Patient Intraoperative Considerations Postoperative Considerations Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, the learner will be able…
Chapter 18 Sterilization Chapter outline Sterilization versus Disinfection Sterilization Assembly of Instrument Sets Packaging Instruments and Other Items for Sterilization Thermal Sterilization Chemical Sterilization Radiation Sterilization Control Measures Custom Packs…
Chapter 10 Physical facilities Chapter outline Physical Layout of the Surgical Suite Transition Zones Peripheral Support Areas Operating Room Special Procedure Rooms Construction or Renovation of the Surgical Suite Chapter…
Chapter 31 Potential perioperative complications Chapter outline Potential for Complications During and After Surgery Respiratory Complications Cardiovascular Complications Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Blood Volume Complications Shock Metabolic Crises Iatrogenic Injury…
Chapter 20 Specialized surgical equipment Chapter outline Using Specialized Equipment in Surgery Electrosurgery Laser Surgery Microsurgery Ultrasonosurgery Integrated Technologies Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, the learner will be able…
Chapter 21 Preoperative preparation of the patient Chapter outline Hospitalized Patient Preoperative Preparation of All Patients Transportation to the Operating Room Suite Admission to the Operating Room Suite Chapter objectives…
Chapter 14 Surgical microbiology and antimicrobial therapy Chapter outline Microorganisms: Nonpathogens versus Pathogens Types of Pathogenic Microorganisms Antimicrobial Therapy Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, the learner will be able…
