Physician Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year
The first pocket-size resource to guide PA students through their surgery rotation
Prepare for and thrive during your clinical rotations with the series, The Physician
Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year. The Surgery edition of this seven-volume
series delineates the exact duties required in this specialty.
Written by an experienced PA educator, this guide details common surgical
procedures you'll see, such as thyroidectomy, hernia repair, mastectomy, and
appendectomy. It also provides important information on surgical emergencies,
including gastrointestinal bleeding, perforated viscus, and limb ischemia. System-based
chapters covering common conditions that may require surgery are also included.
Advice on taking good SOAP notes, guidance on how to prepare patients for
surgery, and tips on surgical etiquette will help you excel during this intense rotation.
Additional chapters on preoperative and postoperative management of patients, sterile
technique, and common wound closure methods will arm you with the knowledge
you'll need to succeed.