LibGuides: Surgical Technology: Fundamentals I & II

Fundamentals i & II

SRGT 1225 - Surgical Technology Fundamentals I

Theory and practice preparing supplies and instrumentation for various surgical procedures using simulation that correlate with the Surgical Procedures I and related Pathophysiology class.

SRGT 2435 - Surgical Technology Fundamentals II

Instructive information and lab practice preparing supplies and instrumentation for various surgical procedures. Participation in simulated surgical procedures that correlate with the Surgical Procedures II and Related Pathophysiology class.

TCC Library Books

Techniques and Principles for the Operating Room
Call Number: eBook
Full-color illustrations complement thorough descriptions of each step of the proceduresAO Techniques and Principles for the Operating Room is an invaluable tool for operating room staff and for all residents starting their careers in orthopedic trauma care.
Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice by Ann Davey; Colin S. Ince
Call Number: eBook
It clarifies the underlying principles needed to understand anesthetic and surgical practice.

Books at TCC Library

Surgical Equipment

Commonly Used Surgical Instruments
From the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Preparation Instructions for Surgical Instruments
Recommendations for care, cleaning, maintenance, and sterilization from Human Tech Medical Devices.
Operating Room Set up and Breakdown: How Instrumentation Errors Impact Surgical Cases
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) lessons provide members with ongoing education in the complex and ever-changing area of surgical instrument care and handling.
Types of Surgical Instruments
In this article we will consider some of these factors and offer a few tips for selecting an appropriate pair of scissors, tweezers and forceps.

Simulated Surgery

Online Articles

Surgical Simulator
Bioengineering for Surgery
The effect of music on simulated surgical performance: a systematic review