ABSTRACT

This authoritative, highly illustrated text and color atlas provides a systematic guide to commonly performed minor surgical and dermatology procedures. Accompanied by video clips, this critical resource on skin and minor surgery is designed for all trainees and practitioners, including experienced surgeons, dermatologists, family doctors, nurses,

chapter |2 pages

PART 1 ESSENTIAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION

chapter 1|28 pages

Facilities

chapter 3|18 pages

Infection control

chapter 5|4 pages

Patient assessment

chapter 6|16 pages

Anatomical hazards and pitfalls

chapter 7|4 pages

Local and regional anaesthetic agents

chapter 8|8 pages

Postoperative management

chapter 9|36 pages

Skin lesions

chapter 10|6 pages

Dermoscopy

chapter 12|8 pages

Vasectomy: knowledge

chapter 13|10 pages

Toenail problems that may require surgery

chapter |2 pages

PART 3 ESSENTIAL GENERIC SKILLS

chapter 14|2 pages

Communication

chapter 16|6 pages

Resuscitation

chapter 17|22 pages

Basic surgical techniques

chapter 18|4 pages

Haemostasis

chapter 19|12 pages

Dermatological techniques and tips

chapter 20|16 pages

Other surgical procedures: cysts and lipomas

chapter 21|12 pages

Minor casualties

chapter 23|12 pages

Vasectomy: skills

chapter 24|8 pages

Toenail surgery

chapter 25|16 pages

Advanced surgical procedures

chapter 26|12 pages

Electrosurgery