Author Description
This is a practical handbook on minor surgery in general practice, aimed specifically at general practitioners. The basic principles regarding equipment, analgesia, and surgical technique are comprehensively addressed, and over fifty minor operations are illustrated in detail. The book should prove valuable to primary care physicians everywhere.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This guide investigates the practical application and technical requirements for performing minor surgical procedures within a primary care setting. Authors Michael Bull and Peter Gardiner leverage their clinical expertise to provide a structured framework for general practitioners, focusing on the standardization of equipment, analgesia, and surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes in office-based environments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive protocols for equipment selection and sterilization
- Detailed methodologies for local analgesia administration
- Step-by-step visual instructions for over fifty distinct minor surgical operations
- Best practices for post-operative wound care and patient management
Scope Limits
- Does not cover complex surgical interventions requiring hospital-based facilities
- Does not address advanced reconstructive surgery or specialized trauma management
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently cite this text as a practical, high-utility resource for daily clinical practice. Experts highlight the clarity of the illustrations and the logical organization of procedures as key factors that assist practitioners in maintaining surgical competency.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
1995-04-20
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019262458X
ISBN-13:
9780192624581
Medical
Surgery
Primary Care
General Practice
Reference
Surgery Minor