Description
PRACTICAL MANUAL OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION IN NURSING 3RD ED
Book Summary
This work is presented as an essential tool for nursing staff working in an operating room or aspiring to do so. Its practical and highly visual approach, based on real images of surgical instrumentation, facilitates learning and the quick location of information. It includes standardized protocols on the use of surgical materials, becoming a reference guide for mastering procedures and the handling of instruments in the surgical environment.
What is it about?
The manual comprehensively addresses all the knowledge that nursing staff must possess in the operating room. Through a practical format, it focuses on the identification, handling, and care of surgical instruments, as well as the correct application of standardized protocols. The content is supported by real images that bring the reality of the operating room closer, allowing the reader to become familiar with the materials and procedures before facing clinical practice. The work is designed to be a quick and effective reference during training or daily performance.
Main topics
- Identification and classification of surgical instruments.
- Standardized protocols for the handling and use of equipment in the operating room.
- Instrumentation and assistance techniques in surgical procedures.
- Preparation and maintenance of the sterile field and equipment.
- Patient safety and risk prevention in the surgical environment.
Who is it recommended for?
It is recommended for nursing students and professionals who wish to specialize in the surgical area, as well as for active scrub nurses looking to update their knowledge or have a practical quick-reference guide. It is also useful for instructors who teach training in surgical instrumentation.
What this book provides
- Visual and practical learning through real images of surgical instruments.
- Standardized protocols that facilitate the standardization of procedures in the operating room.
- A quick and effective reference tool for daily practice.
- Updating of knowledge in the handling of surgical materials and instrumentation.
- Greater safety and confidence in professional performance within the surgical environment.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Nursing, Surgical Nursing
- Collection: Endodontics
- Binding: Spiral
- Publication date: November 2022
- Weight: 361 g
Editorial review
This third edition of the manual maintains its practical and visual approach, adapting to the current needs of surgical nursing professionals. The inclusion of real images and standardized protocols makes it a didactic resource of great value, both for training and for daily clinical practice. Its spiral format facilitates its handling in the hospital environment, serving as a quick and effective reference guide for those looking to master surgical instrumentation.

