Written for surgical technologists, surgical first assistants, registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, central service technicians, and surgical sales representatives, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION: AN INTERACTIVE APPROACH, 4TH EDITION offers a level of visual clarity and realism unmatched by any other surgical instrument book. Many photos include close-up views of the instrument tip, so you can quickly discern differences between instruments. Interactive resources on the Evolve companion website allow you to view 360-degree rotations of more than 100 instruments. Also included are flash cards, timed memory exercises, Mayo stands, quizzes, and instrument sets for common procedures in various surgical specialties. * INSTRUMENTS ORGANIZED BY CATEGORY WITHIN THEIR SURGICAL SPECIALTY make it easy to find specific instruments. * MORE THAN 660 FULL-COLOR INSTRUMENT PHOTOGRAPHS WITH INSET INSTRUMENT TIP PHOTOS help you learn the most common surgical instruments for all surgical procedures. * CONSISTENT, CLEAR, AND CONCISE INSTRUMENT MONOGRAPHS include names, category, use, and insight. * CAUTION BULLETS detail potential hazards or concerns you must consider when using an instrument. * _SURGICAL SETUPS_ CHAPTER familiarizes you with common instrument setups for various procedures. * READER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT WITH TWO INSTRUMENTS PER PAGE makes it easier to see the details of each instrument. * EVOLVE COMPANION WEBSITE offers interactive exercises, practice quizzes, flash cards, and 360-degree instrument rotations to reinforce understanding. * NEW! _BASIC STERILIZATION_ CHAPTER provides comprehensive coverage of decontamination and sterilization of instruments. * NEW! _BASIC OPERATING ROOM SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT_ CHAPTER familiarizes you with what you will encounter in the OR. * NEW! ADDITIONAL CLOSE-UP/INSET PHOTOS OF INSTRUMENTS give you a detailed way to examine and learn about instruments you’ll be working with on a daily basis.