This quick reference provides need-to-know information about surgical instrument types in a consistent, user-friendly format. Each two-page spread features a photo of an instrument opposite a brief description that includes its proper and alternative names, varieties, and uses in surgery. This edition adds close-up shots of instrument tips for clearer reference and identification of instrument types. With instruments alphabetized within 9 major categories, locating specific information has never been easier!

An accessible, pocket-size guide to the most common, "bread and butter" instruments used during surgical procedures.

Consistent two-page layout with a photo at the top and a brief description on the facing page that lists the instrument's proper name, any alternative names, uses in surgery, and varieties.

Organized into nine major categories of instruments and alphabetized within each category for easy reference.

Fundamental Instrument Sets chapter features a summary table format for each instrument set so that the reader can quickly find the following information:

· Set name

· Use

· Instrument index

Specific items (with PAR listed for each item)

Glossary at the end provides helpful and succinct definitions for key instrumentation terms.

Numerous new instrument photos, including photo inserts of tips to help distinguish between similar types. Updated and expanded content on endoscopic instruments to reflect the latest technologies. Enhanced internal design for increased utility and an updated look-now includes: Running heads at the bottom of each page listing the chapter number and title, making content easier to find Brief table of contents printed on inside front cover for quick reference List of instrument sets in Chapter 10 printed on inside back cover for quick reference