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The World of Surgical Instruments for Animal Health

by Rick Schultz

Textbook that provides comprehensive information on surgical instruments for veterinary professionals.

$80.00 Member
$99.00 Nonmember

Product Code:
SURINS
Pages:
474
ISBN:
978-0-578-96566-6
Publication Year:
2021
Format:
Book
Publisher:
RMPS Publishing


The book “The World of Surgical Instruments for Animal Health” is a definitive inspection textbook that provides a comprehensive guide for veterinary professionals. It includes 1060 high-resolution photographs to teach proper pack assembly, ultrasonic use, and peel pouch sterilization. The book covers various surgical instruments, including scissors, needle holders, forceps, dental instruments, and more, with detailed information on sharpness testing standards, measurement, repair, and instrument care. The author, Rick Schultz, is known as “The Instrument Whisperer” and has contributed to the field through his educational lectures and articles, with his most recent lecture at our 2025 AAHA Conference. The book is highly recommended for its clarity and detail, making it an indispensable tool for sterile processing professionals. Now in Stock!
Rick Schultz Author, Inventor, Lecturer, Retired Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corporation Rick Schultz Mr. Schultz lectures on: Instrument Processing and Quality Assurance and Cost Reductions Through Effective Instrument Processing and Repairs. Mr. Schultz consults with hospitals on processing and productivity development. He is a contributing editor for the books; 1) Sterilization Technology in the Healthcare Facility, Second Edition and 2) Central Service Technical Manual, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eigth Editions. On May 4, 1999, Mr. Schultz received the “Distinction of Honor” award for his commitment to education in the healthcare industry and on May 9, 2002 he was named Educator of the Year by the International Association. In October of 2006, Mr. Schultz was named American Hospital Association Educator of the Year and in August 2007, Mr. Schultz was chosen by Healthcare Purchasing News as one of the 30 Most Influential People in Healthcare Sterile Processing. Mr. Schultz authored the textbook, Inspecting Surgical Instruments; an Illustrated Guide and The World of Surgical Instruments: The Definitive Inspection Textbook, which was released in June 2018. Mr. Schultz completed a textbook for veterinary medicine, The World of Surgical Instruments for Animal Health in January 2022. He is known as The Instrument Whisperer™ in the magazine Process, where his monthly column explores surgical instrument inspection and repair. Mr. Schultz provides sales culture and revenue growth consulting and serves on three company’s board of directors. He is a 2019 graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy and has also been an Entrepreneur in Residence at Kent State University, School of Business since 2019.
Instruction Surgical Grade vs. Floor Grade (Economy) Instruments Instrument Care and Handling Visual Learning Scissors Needle Holders Hemostatic/Ring-Handled Forceps Tissue/Dressing Forceps Retractors Orthopedic Laparoscopic Dental Neuro Cardiac Ent Suction Tubes Arthroscopy Miscellaneous How to Measure Sharpness Test Standards Care and Handling Repair Glossary Index
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Great reference, easy to read, textbook for all clinical areas of healthcare. Easy to understand. Magnificent, up-close photography. There are published sharpness test standards that finally establish a criteria for determining when an instrument is dull. The best published reference for determining quality of surgical instruments. Best textbook out there!” D. D. - DVM


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