Hardcover: 1312 pages
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 4 edition (December 19, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1111037566
ISBN-13: 978-1111037567
Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 8.8 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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I am taking a break from homework to write this review because I am frustrated as heck right now with this book and workbook! As a surgical technology student, I am almost embarrassed that the AST promotes this book. The 4th edition book and workbook do not go hand in hand. Many of the questions in the workbook have to be Googled because the book does not provide the information that the workbook is asking for. How am I suppose to know that information...I am a ST student!! There are many typing errors, grammatical errors and redundant information. On several occasions I have found the answers for the 4th edition workbook in the 3rd edition textbook (thankfully, I have both!). I am a visual learner and find it very difficult to visualize from the written surgical procedures. I think more images (photos or drawings) would be helpful. Rant over. I feel somewhat better. Proceeding back to my homework.
This book has a good overview of the surgical procedures and lots of things to be aware of as a surgical technologist. However, if you want information on the body systems or why things are done, the last edition provides MUCH more understanding. This book adds information for dealing with the modern threats of bioterrorism, and current procedures for terrorist attacks and modern concerns. Again, if you want good information to pass a surgical technology course all in 1 book, get the 3d edition.
This book is a life time keeper and a life saver. It goes into detailed information that every CST needs to knw for their job in the OR and medical field. It also goes into details of other personal's job roles so there is no confusion when dealing with a patient during a routine scheduled surgery or an immediate trauma case. Details and pictures of surgical instruments are very helpful. Semi updated laws and regulations chapters are provided. I haven't finished the book yet, as I am still in the process of becoming a CST but am very happy with my educational learning tools so far. FYI anyone interested in this field of work, this book will be the last one issued for this semester. Next year a new text book will be distributed and used nation wide by all credited surgical tech programs.
I use this book for my surgi tech class. It's only supplemental but helped tremendously with my summer paper. Plus it is stressed how much of a role the AST has in the curriculum, so it's a great book to have
look i used this book with the study guide together mandatory for becoming a surgical technologist in the army it is honestly good to do and will get the job done as it goes for passing your cst exam as well yes it may have some grammer errors but let me tell you everything in the book will answer everything in the study guide trust me i had to do the whole thing you have to look very closely and READ EVERYTHING you will find it in the text book trust me you will most likely find most of the answers in the small text but it is highly recommended it is on here for a reason and put out by the ast meant for students to not only pass classes and exams but the cst exam
This was great for my needs and just what my teacher wanted. This book has lots of information and I think I will keep it after my class if done.
It does the job. As with most textbooks they are way over priced and schools require you to buy the latest edition. Publishers print new editions every two years with very little difference between other editions. I only gave it three stars because I have a beef with school textbooks.....
Happy with everything, and very happy with the time I got everything. Right on the date they said I would receive it. Thanks
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