The Academy's Basic Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery is an essential textbook for all ophthalmic surgeons in training. This valuable text helps residents and trainees build a solid comprehension of ophthalmic surgical knowledge. This edition lays the foundation for over 80 surgical procedures covered in the companion volume, Basic Techniques of Ophthalmic Surgery.

This edition includes:
  • More than 250 photographs and illustrations.
  • A new chapter on sustainable practices in the operating room and updates in ergonomics, surgical instruments, and blades.
  • A Highlights section outlining the most important clinical pearls and takeaways at the beginning of each chapter.

  • Contents:
    Evaluation and Preparation
  • Patient Selection
  • Preparation of the Patient
  • Preparation of the Surgeon
  • Informed Consent
  • Simulation in Surgical Training
  • Surgical Logistics

  • The Importance of Ergonomics for Ophthalmologists
  • The Operating Microscope and Surgical Loupes
  • Surgical Instruments and Blades
  • Suture Materials and Needles
  • Lasers
  • ACGME Requirements for Surgical Training
  • Intraoperative Considerations

  • Aseptic Technique and the Sterile Field in the Operating Room
  • Ophthalmic Anesthesia
  • Hemostasis
  • Suturing and Knot Tying
  • Intraocular Fluids
  • Patient Safety Issues
  • Sustainable Operating Room Practices
  • Postoperative Considerations

  • Postoperative Management
  • The Healing Process
  • Dressings
  • Handling of Ocular Tissues for Pathology
  • Complications and Their Consequences
  • Les mer
    A new edition of the essential textbook for any ophthalmology resident or trainee that will help them build a solid foundation of ophthalmic surgical knowledge.

    Produktdetaljer

    ISBN
    9781681047430
    Publisert
    2024-07-31
    Utgave
    5. utgave
    Utgiver
    American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Academy of Ophthalmology
    Aldersnivå
    P, 06
    Språk
    Product language
    Engelsk
    Format
    Product format
    Heftet
    Antall sider
    290

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