Atlas of Emergency Procedures

by Pete Rosen (Editor)

Other authorsTimothy C. Hengst (Illustrator), Elizabeth Weadon Massari (Illustrator)
Paper Book, 2001

Status

Available

Call number

IBMC Library - WO 517 A8792 2001

Publication

St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby

ISBN

0815174020 / 9780815174028

Description

From the simple to the complex, this visually stunning atlas guides you through more than 100 commonly performed emergency procedures in step-by-step detail. Each procedure includes a brief discussion of its indications, contraindications, equipment requirements, and complications and their management. Key to each discussion is the concise, yet detailed description of the procedure. Each procedure is followed by a discussion, including technical tips. Alternative techniques are offered throughout, providing the reader with a variety of options for a particular procedure. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-600-2

Local notes

CONTENTS:
Ch. 1. Airway -- Assisted mask ventilation -- Endotracheal intubation -- Standard endotracheal intubation -- Fiberoptic intubation -- Retrograde intubation -- Digital intubation -- Endotracheal intubation using a lighted stylet -- Nasotracheal intubation -- Pediatric endotracheal intubation -- Tracheal suctioning -- Needle cricothyrotomy -- Cricothyrotomy -- Ch. 2. Thorax -- External defibrillation -- Intercostal nerve block -- Thoracentesis -- Needle thoracostomy -- Tube thoracostomy -- Thoracotomy -- Open cardiac massage -- Cardiorrhaphy -- Internal defibrillation -- Aortic cross clamping -- Ch. 3. Cardiovascular System -- Radial artery cannulation -- Pericardiocentesis -- Peripheral venous access -- Peripheral venipuncture -- Central venous access -- General approach to central venous access (Seldinger guidewire technique) -- Subclavian central venous access -- Internal jugular central venous access -- Femoral central venous access -- Alternative venous access -- Greater saphenous venous cutdown -- Saphenofemoral venous cutdown -- Upper extremity venous cutdown -- Intraosseous infusion -- Umbilical venous catheter -- Ch. 4. Abdomen -- Nasogastic intubation -- Semiopen diagnostic peritoneal lavage -- Paracentesis -- Anoscopy -- Excision of thrombosed external hemorrhoid -- Pilonidal abscess drainage -- Perianal abscess drainage -- Ch. 5. Genitourinary System -- Urethral catheterization -- Cystostomy -- Bladder aspiration -- Dorsal slit in phimosis -- Manual paraphimosis reduction -- Zipper removal -- Ch. 6. Obstetrics and Gynecology -- Culdocentesis -- Vaginal delivery -- Perimortem cesarean section -- Epistiomomy and repair -- Incision and drainage of Bartholin's abscess -- Ch. 7. Nervous System -- Lumbar puncture -- Facial and oral blocks -- Supraorbital nerve block -- Infraorbital nerve block -- Internal maxillary-superior alveolar nerve block -- Mandibular and inferior alveolar nerve block -- Mental nerve block -- Extremity blocks -- Bier block -- Wrist blocks -- Digital nerve block -- Foot blocks -- Ch. 8. Eye -- Corneal foreign body removal -- Eversion of the upper eyelid -- Contact lens removal -- Measurement of intraocular pressure-Schiotz tonometry -- Ch. 9. Ear, Nose, and Throat -- Anterior packing -- Posterior packing -- Septal hematoma drainage -- Auricular hematoma drainage -- Peritonsillar abscess drainage -- Mandibular reduction -- Ch. 10. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue -- Interrupted and running suture -- Mattress suture -- Intradermal (buried) suture -- Scalp laceration repair -- Corner stitch (half-buried horizontal mattress) -- Dog ear repair -- V-Y closure -- Abscess incision and drainage -- Ch. 11. Extremities -- Fascial compartment pressure measurement (anterior compartment, lower leg) -- Arthrocentesis of the knee -- Arthrocentesis of the ankle -- Arthrocentesis of the metatarsophalangeal joint -- Aspiration of the shoulder -- Arthrocentesis of the elbow -- Arthrocentesis of the wrist -- Hand -- Felon drainage -- Paronychla drainage -- Ring removal -- Nail removal -- Fish hook removal -- 12. Reduction and Splinting -- Dislocation reduction -- Closed reduction of anterior shoulder dislocations -- Posterior elbow dislocation reduction with the puller technique -- Radial head subluxation reduction by the flexion-supination method -- Finger dislocations -- Posterior hip reduction by the standard supine (Allis) method -- Patellar dislocation reduction -- Splinting
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