A lifesaver - not just for PA students, but for faculty and administrators trying our best to prepare them. Perfect for students to read and use on rotation."- James Van Rhee, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Program Director, Yale Physician Assistant Online ProgramThe first pocket-size resource to guide PA students through their surgery rotationPrepare for and thrive during yourclinical rotationswith the quick-access pocket guide series, The Physician Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year. TheSurgeryedition of this 7-volume series, discounted when purchased as a full set, delineates the exact duties required in this specialty. Written by an experienced PA educator, this guide detailscommon surgical proceduresyou'll see, such as thyroidectomy, hernia repair, mastectomy, and appendectomy. It also provides important informationon surgical emergencies, including gastrointestinal bleeding, perforated viscus, and limb ischemia. System-based chapters reviewing the presentation and management ofcommon conditions that may require surgeryare also included. Advice ontaking good SOAP notes, guidance onhow to prepare patients for surgery, andtips on surgical etiquettewill help you excel during this intense rotation. Additional chapters onpre- and post-operative managementof patients, sterile technique, and commonwound closure methodswill arm you with the knowledge you'll need to succeed. Key Features:Provides apocket-sizeoverview of the PA surgery rotationDescribes common surgical procedures and emergenciesOffersclinical pearlsthroughoutIncludeskey abbreviationsyou'll need to decipher in documentationReflects the2019 NCCPA PANCE blueprintIncludes two bonus digital chapters! Three guided case studies to reinforce clinical reasoning plus 25 rotation exam-style questions with remediating rationalesIncludes full digital access on Springerpub ConnectOther books in this series:The Physician Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year:Family MedicineInternal MedicineEmergency MedicineOB-GYNPediatricsBehavioral Health | The Physician Assistant Student's Guide To The Clinical Year by Brennan Bowker, Paperback | Indigo Chapters