Flash Cards for Differentiating Surgical Instruments

Learn the basics of surgical technology quickly with these handy Flash Cards for Differentiating Surgical Instruments.

An excellent study aid, students examine a picture of the instrument on the front of each flash card, including a closeup of the instrument's tip. Crystal-clear photographs help students distinguish between similar-looking instruments. Students then flip the card over to see the correct name, category, and its use on the back. Useful for self study, group study, or classroom study, flash cards can be used to have fun while learning.

Features:

• 219 Cards illustrate the instruments and staplers most commonly used for general, laparoscopic, robotics, and OB/GYN surgeries
• 20 Bonus cards cover additional specialties
• 10-12 Special cards suggest activities to make learning fun and easy
• Cards have a colored strip along the top border; strip color denotes the surgical specialty:
  • Magenta = general surgery/staplers
  • Purple = laparoscopic surgery
  • Teal = OB-GYN surgery
  • Green = robotic surgery
  • Tan = basic orthopedics
• Large steel gray piece of foldable Tyvek^® representing a Mayo Stand – ideal for on-the-go practicing of Mayo stand setup activities

Table of Contents:

1. General Instruments
2. Staplers
3. General Supplies and Equipment
4. Laparoscopic Instruments
5. Laparoscopic Supplies and Equipment
6. OB-GYN Instruments
7. OB-GYN Supplies and Equipment
8. Robotic Instruments
9. Robotic Supplies and Equipment
10. Basic Ortho Instruments
11. Basic Ortho Supplies and Equipment

Author:

• Colleen J. Rutherford, RN, MS, CNOR