Practice book with all important surgical instruments and the instrumentation compiled in a compact form. Suitable as a helpful supplement to the specialist and textbook "OP Handbook", recommended for training new employees and for training surgical assistants.

Basic instruments as well as special instruments such as B. Micro instruments and bone instruments are described in detail. Over 200 images support quick identification and give the nursing staff security in handling the instruments in their day-to-day operations. The book clarifies all important questions from surgical specialists:

· Basics: production, material science, surface properties.

• What instruments are there and how are they used? Name, technology, intended use.
• How are instruments handed over? Instrumentation, preparation of the instrument table, handling.

Introduction: History of instrument manufacture, materials, standardization, surfaces, basic rules.- Surgical instruments.- Basic instruments.- Special instruments.- Table structure.- Handling.- Regulations for processing and disposal.- Literature.