General surgery text?

[lbkiss]

Most of the surgical books I own are about cardiac or the ICU (Bojar's, Marino's).

 

Can someone recommend a solid general surgery text?

 

Thanks.

[rcdavis]

Schwartz.

And, for the library, Cope's early diagnosis of the acute abdomen

[EMEDPA]

agree with Davis.

for a quick reference Lawrence essentials of surgery is also good.

for rotation review surgical secrets also very good.

[andersenpa]

I liked Greenfield when I was in residency.

[EMEDPA]

I liked Greenfield when I was in residency.

and probably his filter as well although I guess those are going out of favor....

[Medic207]

and probably his filter as well although I guess those are going out of favor....

 

Why? Because they are "inferior"?

[CornellSPA]

Schwartz is the king of surgical texts for the PA.

CHeck out Surgical Recall for life saving tips!

[greenmood]

Just to check... you guys are talking about this text, correct?

 

I am super psyched to have found a great job in general surgery and will be starting this summer, but I won't be spending very much time in the OR. So question: for those of you who've read through the Schwartz text, do you think it would be helpful for a PA in a mostly floor-based surgery position? Or, is there something better out there? I have Surgical Recall from my rotation but I would like something with a little more depth.

[Doc Savage]

Surgical Recall

 

http://www.amazon.com/Surgical-Recall-Lorne-Blackbourne-FACS/dp/1451176414

[treejay]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ surgical recall

[anewconvert]

Bumping this one up.  I am going to be using an elective in March with a surgeon that I am actively petitioning for a job.  I want to be sharp for the four weeks I am working with her and her partners.  Any other suggested texts besides those mentioned here?

[JDayBFL]

Bumping this one up. I am going to be using an elective in March with a surgeon that I am actively petitioning for a job. I want to be sharp for the four weeks I am working with her and her partners. Any other suggested texts besides those mentioned here?

Just General Surgery? Stick with Surgical Recall and review a good anatomy text. Most of what you will need to know will be pre and post op care.