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.

Salient Features
* Small, spiral-bound format offers easy access in any clinical setting.
* Descriptions of suture knots and step-by-step images of different types of stitches provide excellent instruction and are great for review.
* Over 200 full-color illustrations with brief descriptions help readers clearly identify suture materials appropriate for specific surgical procedures.
* 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.
* Summary-at-a-glance charts and tables synthesize category descriptions and key information for quick reference. Key terms, abbreviations, and definitions are provided as a quick-reference glossary.

Table of Contents
1. Wounds
2. Wound Healing
3. Principles of Suturing
4. Suture Material and Packaging
5. Accessory Suture Devices
6. Hemostasis
7. Surgical Staples