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Instrument Resource Course: Identification, Handling and Processing of Surgical Instruments Workbook

Authored by Natalie Lind, CRCST, IAHCSMM Educational Director

Includes:

• Over 200 Pictures
• Glossary of Surgical Instrument Terms
• Sample Charts, Checklists, Surveys, and Graphs
• References to AAMI Standards (when applicable)

Topic Areas Include:

• The Importance of Quality Surgical Instrument Systems
• The Role of the Decontamination Technician in Instrument Care
• Instrument Set Assembly
• The Instrument Technician’s Role in Facilitating the Sterilization Process
• Instrument Identification, Testing and Handling
• Implants and Implant Insertion Systems
• Loaner Instrumentation
• Instrument Quality Assurance Systems
• Instrument Information Management
• The Role of the User in Instrument Care
• The Role of the Instrument Technician as a Member of the Surgical Team
• Common Instrument Issues including:
  • Communicating Change
  • Handling Additions and Deletions
  • Set Standardization
  • Prioritization and Turnaround

• Specialty Instrument Information on topics such as:
  • Microsurgical Instruments
  • Laser Instruments
  • Robotic Instruments
  • Cameras
  • Powered Surgical Instruments
  • Endoscopes

Member/Non-Member Pricing: $85 (Workbook Only) or $149 Boxed Course (to include Workbook and Guide Book)

Order online hereor print book order form from the download section of
the website.

Inspecting Surgical Instruments, An Illustrated Guide

Authored by Rick Schultz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp.

A comprehensive textbook containing over 250 color photos. A well written and easy-to-understand book that addresses the following topics:

• The Surgical Instrument Manufacturing Process
• The differences between Economy and Surgical grade instruments
• Instrument Care and Handling Tips
  • Enemies of Surgical Instruments
  • Post-Op Care of Instruments
  • Ultrasonic Cleaning
  • Staining
• How to inspect surgical instruments
• How and where to use instrument tip protectors, instrument stringers, and cleaning brushes
• The Surgical Instrument Repair Process
• Repair Testing Standards
• Laparoscopic Instrument Inspection

The guide book provides highly detailed information concerning the inspection, naming, and usage of surgical instruments, and contains photographs listing over 225 different surgical instruments.

Member/Non-Member Pricing: $79 (Guidebook Only) or $149 Boxed Course (to include Workbook and Guide Book)

Order online here or print book order form from the download section of
the website.

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Order the Boxed Course for $149

The IAHCSMM publication, “Instrumentation Resource Course: Identification, Handling and Processing of Surgical Instruments”, authored by Natalie Lind, CRCST, IAHCSMM Educational Director, combined with “Inspecting Surgical Instruments, An Illustrated Guide”, authored by Rick Schultz, will serve as the two components for IAHCSMM’s instrument course.  Together, both books will comprise a complete course, specializing in the identification, handling, and processing of surgical instruments.  This course will provide the basic instruction for the Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) exam,  testing the  knowledge and recognition of medical instruments, as well as reviewing instrumentation practice skills.  It’s a must-have certification for CS professionals holding the CRCST designation (those wishing to study only the materials without taking the CIS exam are not required to have a CRCST certification; those wishing to take the CIS exam must hold a CRCST certification prior to sitting for the exam).

Member/Non-Member Price: $149

Order online here or print book order form from the download section of
the website.

Also Available

Instrumentation Specialist Course: Facilitator’s Guide

This guide is based on the CIS instrument course and consists of 10 presentations on various aspects of the instrument system as well as a study skills presentation.  The CIS Facilitator’s Guide provides excellent support for anyone teaching the CIS course.  It can also be used as a departmental in-service tool to upgrade instrument staff regardless of whether they are going to pursue certification or not.  Each individual unit is approved for 1 continuing education point.

REGULAR PRICING: $170.00

Order online here or print book order form from the download section of the website.

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