Suture and Surgical Hemostasis: A Pocket Guide

By Rebecca Pieknik and Rebecca Hall

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 settingDescriptions of suture knots and step-by-step images of different types of stitches provide excellent instruction and are great for reviewOver 200 full-color illustrations with brief descriptions help readers clearly identify suture materials appropriate for specific surgical proceduresA 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 usedSummary-at-a-glance charts and tables synthesize category descriptions and key information for quick referenceKey terms, abbreviations, and definitions are provided as a quick-reference glossary

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416022473
• ISBN13: 9781416022473
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.8" x 7.3"