Download or read book Microbiology for Surgical Technologists written by Paul Price and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2003 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microbiology is part of the core curriculum in surgical technology. It may be presented as a separate course in a two-year program or integrated into a variety of courses in a one-year program. Typically microbiology is taught by a member of the surgical technology program. This text is a comprehensive treatment of the disease-causing organisms that may present with a surgical patient or develop post-surgery as an acquired infection. The text addresses the specific needs of the surgical technologist in maintaining aseptic technique and caring for surgical patients before, during, and after surgery.