Art of Assisting, The

Synopsis

An introduction to the responsibilties of assistant surgeons and to give a grounding in the various techniques that will be expected of them. Covers prepping and draping; retraction; swabbing and diathermy; suture; ligature and drains; post-operative duties.

Language

English

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 22 min.

Year of production

1988

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £47.00 (+VAT +p&p) (EMFV)

Uses

Clinical students, pre-registration house officers.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

surgical techniques

Credits

Contributor

M Johns; Robert A Greatorex

Distributor

Name

Graves Medical Audiovisual Library, c/o Concord Video & Film Council

Notes

Secretary: Lydia Vulliamy

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution