Common types of clamping, grasping, cutting, and retracting instruments Instruments for specialized procedures (such as bowel, thyroid or breast surgery) Cutting loops, and the parts that make up cystoscopes and resectoscopes Orthopedic drills and saw blades Instruments used in microscopic and endoscopic surgery Organization based on surgical specialties “Surgical Sessions,” review questions and critical thinking scenarios at the end of every chapter Surg Tech in Practice New, FREE, 3-year subscription to Surg Tech in Practice, the online program that features recall and application activities to help students learn to identify key instruments and apply concepts to practice. Offers students practice with labeling and photo identification, differentiation activities, and mayo stand exercises, as well as case-based critical-thinking questions. Features self-grading that provides immediate feedback as each assignment is completed. Tracks each student’s progress every step of the way in their gradebooks; students know exactly how they’re doing and where they need to focus their studies. Access to all the text content in an ebook powered by VitalSource.

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