Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist

by Katherine Snyder, Chris Keegan CST MS FAST

Written by certified surgical technologists for surgical technologists, this is the first pharmacology text to meet the demands of surgical technology practice. Organized into 3 sections, it presents and reviews mathematical calculations, measurements, and general pharmacologic principles, applied surgical pharmacology, and anesthesia. The text also discusses principles of aseptic technique as applied to medications and explains relevant anatomy and physiology. Describes actual surgical situations applicable to clinical practice. Poses chapter review questions which put key concepts into wider perspectives.

268 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 1999