Surgical Technology

Joanna Kotcher holds a Master's Degree in Global Health, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a BA in International Studies. She has coordinated emergency response in conflict environments for the past 18 years in such locations as Kosovo, Central Asia (Tajikistan), Afghanistan, Darfur, Gaza and the OPT, Somaliland, Syria, and Iraq. As a Medical/Surgical Coordinator Ms. Kotcher has coordinated and managed medical teams in the start-up and full implementation stages of projects that assist populations in need of emergency medical and surgical care during armed conflict. She has also coordinated post-conflict actions during the period immediately following official" cessation of armed conflict. Working in insecure environments, Ms. Kotcher has extensive experience in the design and implementation of medical/surgical actions, team building and support, implementation of standards and guidelines, medical and nursing staff training, and team mentoring. She continues to study and learn while working in the field and maintaining membership with notable professional organizations in the combined disciplines of humanitarian studies and medical/surgical assistance.

Part I: Theory and Techniques in Surgery Chapter 1:The Surgical Technologist Chapter 2: The Patient Chapter 3:Law and Ethics Chapter 4:Hospital Administration and Organization Chapter 5:Operating Room Environment Chapter 6:Communication and Teamwork Chapter 7:Microbiology and the Process of Infection Chapter 8:Disinfection, Decontamination, and Sterilization Standards and Practices Chapter 9:Aseptic Technique Chapter 10: Transporting, Transferring, and Positioning Chapter 11: Surgical Preparation and Draping Chapter 12: Anesthesia Chapter 13: Surgical Pharmacology Chapter 14: Environmental Hazards Chapter 15: Surgical Technique Chapter 16: Sutures and Wound Healing Chapter 17: Laser Surgery and Electrosurgery Chapter 18: Endoscopic Surgery and Robotics Chapter 19: Diagnostic Procedures Chapter 20: The Selection of Surgical Instruments Part II:Surgical Procedures Chapter 21: General Surgery Chapter 22: Gynecologic and Obstetrical Surgery Chapter 23: Genitourinary Surgery Chapter 24: Ophthalmic Surgery Chapter 25: Otorhinolaryngolic, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery Chapter 26: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Chapter 27: Orthopedic Surgery Chapter 28: Peripheral Vascular Surgery Chapter 29: Cardiothoracic Surgery Chapter 30: Pediatric Surgery Chapter 31: Neurosurgery