Gain a complete understanding of suture and hemostasis for surgical procedures! Compact and spiral-bound, Suture and Surgical Hemostasis: A Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition, is packed with full-color photos and step-by-step images that provide comprehensive guidance on sutures and hemostasis. Ideal for students, professionals, and clinical settings, this updated edition features new suture types, wound closures, and thermal hemostasis materials, along with a new art program showcasing the latest suture materials and wounds for effective learning and exam preparation.
- Pocket-sized, 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
- Vibrant illustrations with brief descriptions clearly identify suture materials appropriate for specific surgical procedures
- Summary-at-a-glance charts and tables synthesize category descriptions and key information for quick reference
- Quick-reference glossary contains key terms and definitions
- Fully updated content!
- New sutures include V Lock, Stratafix, Everpoint and cardiovascular needle
- New wound closures include zipstitch, zipline, dermaclose RC, ABRA and ACell
- New thermal hemostasis materials include hemostatix, heat probe, enseal, ligasure and plasma bipolar
- New art program includes photos and illustrations of modern suture materials and wounds
Table of Contents
1. Wounds2. Wound Healing
3. Suture
4. Suture Material
5. Accessory Devices
6. Hemostasis
7. Surgical Staples
Appendix A. Needle Conversion Chart
Appendix B. Needle Sizes
Appendix C. Medtronic Suture Products
Appendix D. Staple Information
Glossary
Index
