Manual of Cardiac Surgery Instruments

Manual of Cardiac Surgery Instruments is an essential manual for students, paramedics, cardiac surgeons and cardiac theatre nurses. This book provides guidance on the use of an extensive range of cardiac instruments from sterna saw to cardioplegia cannula.The book is divided into sixteen chapters, the first eight focussing on common instruments such as clamps, retractors, forceps and scissors. Chapter nine covers miscellaneous instruments and further chapters describe instruments used in specific procedures, such as minimally invasive surgery and off-pump CABG, and arterial and venous cannulation.Questions and answers are provided with each instrument, making Manual of Cardiac Surgery Instruments an ideal source of preparation for examinations. This compact books contains 205 full colour images, providing easy reference in a busy clinical settingKey PointsEssential guide to a range of cardiac instruments205 full colour imagesCompact size for easy use