Great for students and professionals, this portable reference offers a complete understanding of suture and hemostasis relating to surgical procedures. Its spiral binding and full-color photos and illustrations make it easy to find the appropriate suture materials and related information needed for any surgical procedure.<br><br><ul><lI>Small, spiral-bound format offers easy access in any clinical setting.<br></li><Li>Descriptions of suture knots and step-by-step images of different types of stitches provide excellent instruction and are great for review.<br></li><Li>Over 200 full-color illustrations with brief descriptions help readers clearly identify suture materials appropriate for specific surgical procedures.<br></li><li>A discussion of hemostasis is provided to give readers a full understanding of wounds and wound healing and when and why certain types of suture material should be used.<br></li><Li>Summary-at-a-glance charts and tables synthesize category descriptions and key information for quick reference.<br></li><Li>Key terms, abbreviations, and definitions are provided as a quick-reference glossary.</li></ul>