The Washington Manual of Bedside Procedures

The Washington Manual of Bedside Procedures

Author: James Freer

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2015-12-07

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1496344677

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Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual of Bedside Procedures focuses on the essential information you need for the preparation, performance, and aftercare of invasive bedside procedures. This practical reference presents brief, logical approaches to invasive procedures commonly performed by most housestaff, with an emphasis on internal medicine and surgery. Using a colorful, step-by-step approach, it provides a clear view of the challenges faced by residents, interns, and medical students, plus offers practical solutions and expert guidance – all in one convenient and easily accessible source. Offers step-by-step guidance on the indications, contraindications, technique, and potential complications of a variety of invasive bedside procedures. Includes comprehensive coverage of central venous cannulation, radial arterial line placement, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, abdominal paracentesis, thoracentesis, and knee arthrocentesis, as well as universal protocols and precautions. Provides commentary on the safety and contraindications of the procedures based on the latest evidence-based data. Discusses the use, potential benefits, and technique of ultrasound guidance for certain procedures, as well as fluid analysis, where appropriate.


Operating Policies and Procedures Manual for Medical Practices

Operating Policies and Procedures Manual for Medical Practices

Author: Elizabeth W. Woodcock

Publisher: Medical Group Management Assn

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 9781568292779

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This popular bestseller is an easy-to-use manual complete with customizable medical office policies. Covering more than 100 of todays most pressing events, this manual helps practice administrators and managers set procedures and policies for managing operational, financial, and risk issues, as well as personnel, disaster planning, and exposure control.


Essential Clinical Procedures E-Book

Essential Clinical Procedures E-Book

Author: Richard W. Dehn

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2020-01-10

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0323624685

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Provide safe and effective care to every patient with the fully revised 4th Edition of Essential Clinical Procedures. Written by experts in the field, this widely used reference shows you step by step how to perform more than 70 of the most common diagnostic and treatment-related procedures in today's primary care and specialist settings. You'll find clear, concise coverage of the skills you need to know, including new and advanced procedures and new procedure videos. - Covers patient preparation, the proper use of instruments, and potential dangers and complications involved in common procedures, as well as nonprocedural issues such as informed consent, standard precautions, patient education, and procedure documentation. - Includes new chapters on Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Ring Removal, as well as 34 new procedure videos. - Features significantly revised content on cryosurgery • injection techniques • arterial puncture • shoulder/finger subluxations • sterile technique • outpatient coding • casting and splinting • blood cultures • standard precautions • and more. - Contains more than 200 high-quality illustrations, including updated images of office pulmonary function testing and wound closure. - Uses a consistently formatted presentation to help you find information quickly. - Reflects the latest evidence-based protocols and national and international guidelines throughout. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.


Anesthesiologist's Manual of Surgical Procedures

Anesthesiologist's Manual of Surgical Procedures

Author: Richard A. Jaffe

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012-03-19

Total Pages: 2238

ISBN-13: 1451162596

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Completely updated, and now in full color, this practical reference is a comprehensive guide to the anesthetic and perioperative management of patients during all procedures performed by general and subspecialist surgeons. The book explains each procedure from both the surgeon's and the anesthesiologist's perspective, presents details on anesthetic technique, and guides the anesthesiologist and surgeon through the decisions that must be made before, during, and after surgery. Emphasis is on factors that impact the anesthesiologist, including patient positioning, duration of surgery, and complications. The Fourth Edition covers almost 40 new surgical procedures, with an increased focus on laparoscopic and endovascular procedures. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text and an image bank.


Saunders Manual of Medical Practice

Saunders Manual of Medical Practice

Author: Robert E. Rakel

Publisher: Saunders

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 1672

ISBN-13:

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The New Edition provides the latest, essential information on the symptoms, diseases, treatments, and procedures most commonly encountered in everyday practice. It features step-by-step clinical guidance for more than 320 common diseases and disorders, as well as explicit guidelines for over 60 office procedures. An organ-system organization, extensive alphabetical index, and cross references within the individual chapters make the information easy to find.


Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse

Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse

Author: Lais R.R. Costa

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-12-26

Total Pages: 693

ISBN-13: 0470959274

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Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse is a detailed step-by-step guide to clinical skills in equine practice. With information on techniques ranging from physical examination and blood sampling to lameness and neurologic exams and other specialized procedures, the book is an aid to confidently and effectively performing procedures used in daily equine practice. Well illustrated with clinical photographs throughout, the book’s focus is on providing thorough, easy-to-understand descriptions of 80 techniques necessary for examining and treating horses. Each topic includes a summary of the purpose, potential complications, equipment and proper restraint for each procedure, with a detailed description of each action for the technique and the rationale behind it. More than 1,100 full-colour clinical photographs demonstrate the techniques. Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse is an essential purchase for any veterinary practice seeing equine patients. Key features Details each step for 80 common procedures for veterinary care of the horse Supports veterinarians and technicians in performing techniques in daily equine practice Presents more than 1,100 images depicting the steps described in the text Covers the purpose, potential complications, equipment, restraint, actions and rationale for each procedure Offers a practical patient-side reference to essential techniques in clinical practice, ranging from basic assessment to specialized procedures


Multimedia Primary Care Procedures

Multimedia Primary Care Procedures

Author: Michael Tuggy

Publisher: W B Saunders Company

Published: 2005-09-23

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781416000914

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Interactive video clips of 60 procedures presents step-by-step illustrated guidance on how to perform key medical and surgical procedures in the office setting, such as colonoscopy, colposcopy, no-scalpel vasectomy, dermatologic procedures, and more.


The Essential Guide to Primary Care Procedures

The Essential Guide to Primary Care Procedures

Author: E. J. Mayeaux

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012-03-28

Total Pages: 1020

ISBN-13: 1451152868

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Featuring over 1,300 full-color illustrations, this atlas is a comprehensive, hands-on guide to more than 100 medical procedures most commonly performed in an office setting. The book presents step-by-step instructions and illustrations for each procedure and discusses strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. Each chapter includes ordering information for necessary equipment or supplies, CPT codes, ICD-9 codes, global periods, and average U.S. fees for each procedure. Some chapters also refer the practitioner to patient education handouts that will appear online. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text, over 100 patient education handouts, and videos of ten common procedures.


Manual of ICU Procedures

Manual of ICU Procedures

Author: Mohan Gurjar

Publisher: JP Medical Ltd

Published: 2015-08-31

Total Pages: 743

ISBN-13: 9351524221

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Manual of ICU Procedures is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to intensive care procedures. The book is divided into four anatomical sections, and a final miscellaneous section. Section one covers airway and respiratory, followed by; vascular and cardiac; neurological; gastrointestinal, abdominal, and genitourinary procedures. Each section covers an extensive range of procedures, and each chapter begins with basic principles before describing the procedure step-by-step. Enhanced by 428 colour images and illustrations, Manual of ICU Procedures is an ideal resource for all critical care professionals. Key Points Step-by-step guide to a range of intensive care procedures Covers respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and miscellaneous procedures 428 colour images