Product Description

A guide explaining and demonstration the principle maneuvers of knot tying along with step by step descriptions of each maneuver. Extensive information on suture materials, surgical needles and the instruments used for knot tying are included. The most commonly used suture patterns and knots are described and illustrated.

A new section describing basic sterile technique is included in this second edition of this book. In this section techniques used in sterilizing instruments, surgeon's hands, patient's skin, wound irrigation, debridement and the effectiveness of chemical sterilizing solutions are described.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54640 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 44 pages

Eric Monnet, D.V.M, Ph.D., Professor of Surgery, Diplomat, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Diplomat, European College of Veterinary Surgeons.
The high quality of the drawings in this book make each step of knot tying understandable. I recommend it.

About the Author
F D Giddings, M.S., A.M.I.

Accredited Medical Illustrator, 1974 (Association of Medical Illustrators)

Medical Illustrator Emeritus, Colorado State University

Customer Reviews

Surgical Knots and suturing review
Book was not instructional at all - better to learn from a suture company or a surgeon that will just take the time to show you the way to throw knots etc. There are way better books out there on the market.

Surgical Knots Book
This book covers suturing, tying knots, and using the needle driver. There are no photos but high quality line drawings in black and white which illustrate the points. The granny knot, square knot, surgeons double loop knot, and Miller's knots are covered with single hand, both hand, and instrument ties. There is quite a bit of text as captions with the diagrams. I think this is one of the very best books on surgical techniques. The needle driver is very well covered showing things like vertical and horizontal mattress suturing. It is about 44 pages long. Good buy for the money.

good book, need to have
Ideal for those who need to be familiar with suturing techniques and are not doctors (like nurse practioners and ocean going mates and captains).