Surgical Instrument and Sterilization Guidebook

The "Surgical Instrument and Sterilization Guidebook" is a comprehensive manual that addresses various aspects of surgical instruments and their sterilization processes. It provides a detailed overview of the history of surgical instruments, their manufacturing processes, and the different types of steel used in surgery. Additionally, the book discusses the anatomy of typical surgical instruments and the general classification schemes used to categorize these instruments. Another important component of the manual is the quality standards used to evaluate the performance of surgical instruments, as well as the components of surgical instrument trays used in a typical operating room. Finally, the standard sterilization process is explained, with each step described in detail. This manual is particularly useful for training unskilled personnel in the operating room to provide a basic understanding of the various surgical instruments and the sterilization process.