Reference books are useful for finding a brief overview of a topic, or for definitions, drug information, and other quick facts. They may also reference additional related books, articles, documents, and other useful sources.
Most surgical and medical reference books are updated annually or every few years. Always make sure that you have the most recent information available.
Also keep in mind that some books are written for healthcare professionals and others for patients and health consumers.
Look for encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference books with keyword searches in the library catalog by adding the term "encyclopedia" or "dictionary" to the keyword search.
Reference books include encyclopedias, dictionaries and other resources which provide a basic understanding or overview of topics, definitions or other kinds of data, usually in a brief format. The following encyclopedia is not specific for surgical technology information but does cover most aspects of health care and diseases and conditions:
Instrumentation for the operating room: a photographic manual by 
Smiths' Reference and illustrated guide to surgical instruments by |
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