Pocket Guide to the Operating Room

This book is excellent for all the new surgical technologists and ST students out there! This book lays it down in simple, almost layman-like terms but is very thorough. Everythng you need to prepare for a case you have never done is in this book. I cannot say enough about how greatly helpful this book is! It has gotten me through alot of stressful situations! If you read this book the night before or right before a case the MD will think you are the greatest thing since sliced bread because it really tells you EVERYTHING you need to know! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend buying this book. It makes your job SO much easier!!!

An indispensible guide for OR procedures/surgeries! Each procedure includes a definition, procedure info, pt positioning, skin prep, draping, equipment, instrumentation, supplies and special notes. Also has tray setup info. Very informative! Compact size, all text, no pictures. Worth the money!

This book is wonderful! I have used it over and over again! I bring it home with me at night to review what my cases will be for the following day, and then, because the book is small enough I can take it along with me as a back-up! It gives sections on prepping as well as equipment needs, positioning, and what to expect during the surgery! It definitely is a "Must-Have" book for the OR nurse!

This is a very handy guide for new scrub techs and nurses in the OR. Many basic operations and procedures are explained in a simple form. Great reference book.

This book-which does need to be updated a bit- is absolutely ESSENTIAL!!! A book such as this one can give you all your basics from draping questions right on through instrumentation & closing. It is a great reference when you are hit with a case you haven't done in a while or just need to review. You can't go wrong with it as a purchase.