Microbiology for Surgical Technologists

Author: Kevin B. Frey; Paul Price
Edition: 001
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9780766826991
ISBN 10: 0766826996
Copyright: 2003

Price: $174.95

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Description:

Microbiology is part of the core curriculum in surgical technology. It may be presented as a separate course in a two-year program or integrated into a variety of courses in a one-year program. Typically microbiology is taught by a member of the surgical technology program. This text is a comprehensive treatment of the disease-causing organisms that may present with a surgical patient or develop post-surgery as an acquired infection. The text addresses the specific needs of the surgical technologist in maintaining aseptic technique and caring for surgical patients before, during, and after surgery.

Features:

Designed specifically for the surgical technology student rather than for the general allied health population
Content throughout is related to the concept of asepsis and the surgical environment
Section on Implications for the Surgical Technologist ties concepts to job performance with an emphasis on safety and infection control
Color insert provides images of infectious pathogens
Case Studies present clinical situations in the surgical environment with questions relating to the proper actions to be taken by the surgical technologist and why
Epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment guidelines are presented for the diseases caused by each organism discussed

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