Health Sciences - Indianapolis

Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 16th Edition is the definitive text for nurses and surgical technologists training for a career in the operating room. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions cover patient care in more than 400 surgical interventions, including positioning, instrumentation, and postoperative care.

Quiz yourself in any setting with these handy flash cards. 219 cards illustrate the instruments and staplers most commonly used for general, laparoscopic, robotics, and OB/GYN surgeries. Plus, 20 bonus cards cover even more specialties.

This text aligns with the core curriculum of the Association of Surgical Technologists. Provides the fundamental knowledge required for students and qualified staff working within the perioperative environment, to ensure the safe and efficient use of surgical instrumentation and the care of the surgical patient.

This pocket guide presents more than 500 surgical procedures! For each procedure, you'll find a definition • discussion • description of the surgery • preparation of the patient • skin preparation • draping technique • instrumentation • supplies • and special notes pertinent to that surgery.

This OR survival guide will refresh your knowledge on the essentials of aseptic technique, anatomy, sutures, and instruments, as well as help you set up your back table and mayo stand quickly and efficiently, count effectively, and communicate well with your team.

MedTube is a depository of surgical videos that can be accessed for free by health care professionals who have an account. To access as an Ivy Tech student, call the Library at 317-921-4219 with your C# for access.