This book provides a sound introduction to surgical instrumentation,
including their recognition, use and care. It provides useful
information that is essential for operating department practitioners,
nurses, scrub practitioners, surgeons under training, surgical
technologists, junior doctors and medical students. Descriptions of how
and where the instruments are used will also aid in the knowledge
required for their application, providing an understanding of
instruments for specific procedures.
The book is relevant to surgical practice around the world. It also
aligns with the core curriculum of the Association of Surgical
Technologists in the United States.
This book provides the fundamental knowledge required for students and
qualified staff working within the perioperative environment, to ensure
the safe and efficient use of surgical instrumentation and ultimately
the care of the surgical patient as a result.
Steve Moutrey has a vast experience within the operating theatre
environment spanning more than 40 years, starting his career in the
Royal Navy (26 years), and then moving into the NHS. He is now a Senior
Lecturer within the School of Health Sciences and Social Work at the
University of Portsmouth and teaches on perioperative courses and allied
areas.
Excerpts from reviews:
"I am impressed by Steve Moutrey's writing style, which is clear,
direct, and succinct... [His] experience as a practitioner and
educator is evident in his writing. As a former surgical technology
educator and author of similar texts, I can attest to the difficulty of
presenting entry-level surgical instrumentation. Mr. Moutrey offers a
simplified discussion enhanced with relevant illustrations that will
reduce any confusion..."
Jon Paul Price, BSOE MBA
Healthcare Education Advisor/Consultant
Former CEO, Accreditation Review Committee for Surgical
Technology/Surgical Assisting, USA
Former CEO, National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisting, USA
"This text is a clearly written guide to the concept of surgical
instrumentation, aimed at both pre- and post- registration students
within the perioperative environment... The wealth of illustrations
support the text and should prepare the reader for the practicalities of
instrument identification and handling. ... I would highly recommend
[the book] for all perioperative students who wish to gain a
comprehensive introduction to surgical instrumentation."
Roger King, BA Cert. Ed Pg Cert (Res) RODP
Senior Lecturer/ODP Course Leader
University of West London, UK
"This book is aimed primarily at the scrub practitioner... It will also
prove to be a useful text for other professions... including nurses,
medical students, surgeons in training and others requiring fundamental
knowledge of surgical instrumentation. It describes in pictures and
words the basic surgical instrumentation that will be found in all
operating theatres..., allowing easy and instant recognition of a large
number of instruments... This book will be a most welcome and helpful
tool..."
Steve Barker, MB BS BSc MS FRCS
Consultant Vascular and General Surgeon
Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton, UK
"The book covers various types of surgical instruments in current use
and the various specialties these instruments are designed for... Steve
Moutrey has drawn upon his vast knowledge and experience both in field
hospitals with the military and also from his time within the static
theatre environment in the NHS and private sector. It will prove to be a
valuable teaching and learning tool to all who read it."
Terry Pugh, FAETC IOSH RODP
Theatre Clinical Manager
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
