Mastering Core Surgical Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide for Medical Students and Surgical Residents

By Keegan Guidolin, a renowned surgeon, this essential guidebook is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to excel in the operating room. Dr. Guidolin shares his expertise to make implicit learning explicit, ensuring that medical students and surgical residents can acquire the necessary skills to become proficient surgeons.

Essential Topics Covered

• Suturing and Needling Essentials: Learn the fundamentals of sutures and needles, a critical skill for any surgeon.
• Mastery of Surgical Knots: Discover one-handed, two-handed, and instrument-tie techniques to master common surgical knots with ease.
• Wound Closure and Management: Understand the tools and techniques required to promote rapid healing and manage wounds effectively.
• Sterile Field Management: Gain expertise in proper techniques for scrubbing, gowning, and gloving, as well as creating and maintaining sterile fields.
• Junior-Level Tasks: Learn crucial skills such as patient positioning and draping, workflow management, and equipment handling.
• Equipment and Instrumentation: Familiarize yourself with the essential equipment every surgeon needs to know, including when and how to use it.

This comprehensive guide is packed with 336 pages of valuable information, providing medical students and surgical residents with a solid foundation in core surgical techniques. With Dr. Guidolin’s expert guidance, you’ll be well on your way to mastering the skills required to succeed in the operating room.

Publisher: Brush Education (April 25, 2022)

Language: English

Pages: 336

ISBN-10: 1550599194

ISBN-13: 978-1550599190