Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist

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Tiffany Howe, CST, CSFA, FAST, MBA (Vice President for Teaching and Learning, Western Dakota Tech, Rapid City, South Dakota.) Angela Burton (General Clinical Resource, Black Hills Surgical Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota.)

Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist

Tiffany Howe, CST, CSFA, FAST, MBA (Vice President for Teaching and Learning, Western Dakota Tech, Rapid City, South Dakota.), Angela Burton (General Clinical Resource, Black Hills Surgical Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota.)

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Churchill Livingstone
29 January 2024

Surgical nursing

Learn pharmacology from the text designed specifically for surgical technologists! Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, 6th Edition prepares you to work in an operating room by providing an in-depth understanding of surgical medications. It covers everything a surgical technologist needs to know, including basic pharmacology, dosage calculations, safe handling of medications, terminology, and drug effects and side effects. For Surgical First Assistant courses, many chapters include coverage of advanced practice. Written by a surgical technology educator and a practicing surgical technologist, this book covers all areas of pharmacology and anesthesia that are designated in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.

Pharmacology content is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of the Surgical Technologist and includes all areas designated in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.

Chapter study questions help you measure your knowledge and apply learning to practice, while also serving as a review tool for classroom and certification exams.

Advanced practice content, centering on issues specific to the Surgical First Assistant, provides you with information to help advance your career and keep this text as a professional reference.

Caution feature boxes focus attention on drug and surgical safety issues, while Insight boxes provide in-depth, cutting-edge information on specific products, procedures, and processes in the operating room.

Additional learning features include Tech Tips from experts, Notes that simplify difficult concepts, Quick Question boxes that quiz you on foundational knowledge, and Make It Simple boxes that review medical terminology.

Comprehensive glossary supports key terms highlighted throughout the text.

NEW! Content updates reflect the most recent version of the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, including new information on anesthesia, specifically patient monitoring devices, airway management, complications, and routes of administration.

NEW! Chapter review questions on the Evolve companion website offer extra opportunity for you to assess your knowledge.

By: Tiffany Howe CST CSFA FAST MBA (Vice President for Teaching and Learning Western Dakota Tech Rapid City South Dakota.), Angela Burton (General Clinical Resource, Black Hills Surgical Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota.)
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 6th edition
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 650g
ISBN: 9780443109096
ISBN 10: 0443109095
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 29 January 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

UNIT I Introduction to Pharmacology 1 Basic Pharmacology 2 Medication Development, Regulation, and Resources 3 Pharmacology Mathematics 4 Medication Administration UNIT II Applied Surgical Pharmacology 5 Antibiotics 6 Diagnostic Agents 7 Diuretics 8 Hormones 9 Medications That Affect Coagulation 10 Ophthalmic Agents 11 Fluids and Irrigation Solutions UNIT III Anesthesia 12 Preoperative Medications 13 Patient Monitoring and Local and Regional Anesthesia 14 General Anesthesia 15 Emergency Situations Glossary Index

Tiffany Howe has more than 14 years' experience in teaching and administration and more than 20 years of experience practicing in allied health care. She is currently the Vice President for Teaching & Learning at Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City, South Dakota. Angie Burton has a combined 24 years of experience as a practitioner and an educator. She is currently the General Team Clinical Resource at Black Hills Surgical Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist

Tiffany Howe, CST, CSFA, FAST, MBA (Vice President for Teaching and Learning, Western Dakota Tech, Rapid City, South Dakota.), Angela Burton (General Clinical Resource, Black Hills Surgical Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota.)

$342.95 $274.09

Paperback

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