Microbiology for Surgical Technologists

DISCUSSION PROMPTS CLEARLY CONNECT THIS EDITION'S CONTENT TO PROFESSIONAL ROLES. Features such as this edition's "CSTs: Clinical Significance Topics" provide quick access to discussion topics that link chapter content and core curriculum objectives to various surgical technologist roles and responsibilities in perioperative settings.

THOUGHT-PROVOKING LEARNING FEATURES ENCOURAGE CRITICAL THINKING ABOUT MICROBIOLOGY TOPICS. This edition's "Under the Microscope" case studies and questions follow every chapter and prompt critical thinking for students at numerous points in their surgical technology program curriculum. Learning features also clearly link to each chapter's objectives so you and your students can easily assess progress and comprehension.

CONTENT FOCUSES ON DISEASE IN THE PERIOPERATIVE ENVIRONMENT AND BEYOND. This edition focuses critical attention to the causative factors and preventative measures involved in disease transmission. Students learn how to recognize common biological threats both within today's perioperative environments and in the broader world.

UP-TO-DATE CHAPTERS EXPLORE MICROBIOLOGY PROFESSIONALS AND PROCESSES AND INTER-DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS. Current content examines the roles of key professionals and diagnostic processes within today's clinical microbiology department. Students also review interconnections between microbiology, the operating room and pathology departments to ensure proper diagnostic findings and subsequent treatment regimens for surgical patients.

EMPHASIS ON TODAY'S MED-SURG TERMS PREPARES STUDENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. This edition lists today's important medical and surgical terms with clear definitions to help students expand their vocabularies. Students also broaden their understanding of medical-surgical roles, responsibilities and today's medical environments.

TOPICS ARE CLEARLY ORGANIZED BY BIOLOGICAL AND MICROBIAL PATHOGEN MAKEUP. Logically organized chapters group subjects according to broadly related characteristics within microbial hierarchies or classifications. The author then links the pathogens to diseases that affect specific body systems covered in other surgical technology courses, such as anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and surgical procedures.

VIBRANT, MEMORABLE IMAGES VISUALLY REINFORCE KEY CONTENT. This edition's illustrations, diagrams and full-color images add even greater visual impact to current readings. These graphics help students focus on the microbial characteristics and pathology they may encounter in their surgical technology careers. The information is also relevant within today's larger global community.

INSIGHTFUL DISCUSSIONS ADDRESS TODAY'S MEDIA COVERAGE OF DISEASE AND PUBLIC HEALTH CRISES. Students examine current media coverage of contemporary issues, including disease outbreaks, healthcare-associated infections, increasing prevalence of pathogenic antibiotic resistance, bioterrorism, and public health crises around the world.

UPDATED "BIG PICTURE" FEATURES EXPAND ON KEY CONCEPTS. These insightful "Big Picture" boxes in the readings introduce important ideas and ask students thought-provoking questions. These feature boxes encourage students to investigate -- rather than memorize -- key concepts.

ALL CONTENT THROUGHOUT THIS EDITION CORRELATES TO CURRENT CERTIFICATION EXAMS AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS. This edition makes crucial connections as all microbiology content correlates with the applicable sections of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 7E. Students master the information that matters most for their certification exams and future careers.

UPDATED, INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION CLARIFIES KEY CONTENT. The author has streamlined all subject areas into focused, cohesive chapters that assist students in learning and simplify your lesson planning.

REVISIONS INTEGRATE THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS AND MOST RECENT DATA. This edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent changes in today's modern operating room. Each chapter highlights the most current facts and the latest professional terminology. All discussions and features also include the latest scientific references and statistical data.

UPDATED FEATURES DRAW ATTENTION TO CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES. Special "CST: Clinical Significance Topic" and "Under the Microscope" sections in every chapter highlight noteworthy content for surgical teams or focus on surgical technology issues. Your students examine microbiology within a relevant, professional context as critical-thinking exercises review chapter concepts.