Description

By Rebecca Hall MS CRCST CST CSA FAST

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 containskey 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