The Basics of Sterile Processing Textbook 8th Edition
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The industry standard textbook for Sterile Processing has been fully updated. The Basics of Sterile Processing Textbook 8th Edition is now available for ordering. This edition includes critical updates that reflect today’s best practices, guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Whether you are a technician, trainer, educator or healthcare facility manager, this edition is essential to staying compliant and informed.
Cost: $155 per copy.
Number of pages: 618 (without the index)
What’s New in the 8th Edition: Bigger & Better!
- Updated sterilization content with expanded information
- Revisions to Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology and Chapter 3, Microbiology, with a focus on how these topics apply in sterile processing settings.
- Major additions to Chapter 9, Surgical Instruments and Specialty Devices, including many new high-quality photos.
- Coverage of explanted orthopedic hardware and medical device handling
- Details on NIOSH noise abatement recommendations
- Over 35 new full-color images to enhance understanding
- Inventory control and sterile storage content streamlined into Chapter 11 Sterile Storage and Distribution
- Total of 96 added pages
Covers the Latest AAMI Standards and Guidelines:
- Aligned with the most current AAMI documents and sterilization standards, including:
- ANSI AAMI ST79 Steam Sterilization, published in 2017 with 2020 amendments
- ANSI AAMI ST58 Chemical Sterilization and High Level Disinfection, published in 2024
- AAMI TIR99 Processing of TEE transducers and ultrasound probes published in 2024
- ANSI AAMI ST108 Water Quality for reprocessing, published in 2023
These updates are essential for patient safety, infection control and sterility assurance.
Who Should Pre Order This Edition?
Sterile Processing Technicians
Central Service Professionals
Surgical Technologists
Infection Control Practitioners
SPD Trainers and Instructors
Healthcare Facility and SPD Managers
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