Essential Clinical Procedures

by Dehn, Richard W.; Asprey, David P.

• ISBN13: 9781416030010
• ISBN10: 1416030018
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-12-13
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Written by foremost experts in the field, the 2nd Edition of this concise, well-organized text presents the latest common diagnostic and treatment-related procedures that you need to know. Its clear and concise hands-on guidance takes you step by step through the how-tos of more than 70 procedures. Youll also find important information on what needs to be done before and immediately following a procedure. It also provides the background and rationale behind each procedure. A host of supporting information in areas such as patient education, informed consent, billing, and delivering bad news ensures that you have all of the information you need to deliver the best and safest care to your patients. Features more than 200 illustrations depicting procedure steps and other important concepts. Presents information on patient preparation and the use of instruments and materials to help ensure the safe and effective performance of procedures. Highlights warnings to alert you to specific dangers, and points out what not to do when performing a procedure. Includes guidance on possible complications, rationales, and precautions to provide an overview of the why, and not just the how, of procedures. Covers nonprocedural issues including informed consent, standard precautions, patient education, and procedure documentation. Offers comprehensive updates throughout to incorporate new procedures and practices. Features new chapters on removing Cerumen foreign bodies from the ear * corneal abrasion and foreign body removal from the eye * endometrial biopsy * diabetic foot care * conscious sedation * ambulatory care billing and coding * and delivering bad news

Table of Contents

Informed Consent

Standard Precautions

Sterile Technique

Blood Pressure Measurement

Venipuncture

Obtaining Blood Cultures

Inserting Intravenous Catheters

Arterial Puncture

Injections

Recording an Electrocardiogram

Exercise Stress Testing for the Primary Care Provider

Endotracheal Intubation

Office Pulmonary Function Testing

Nasogastric Tube Placement

Lumbar Puncture

Urinary Bladder Catheterization

Clinical Breast Examination

The Pelvic Examination and Obtaining a Routine Papanicolaous Smear

Examination of the Male Genitalia

Joint and Bursal Aspiration

Casting and Splinting

Local Anesthesia

Wound Closure

Dermatologic Procedures

Incision and Drainage of an Abscess

Wound Dressing Techniques

Cryosurgery

Treating Ingrown Toenails

Draining Subungual Hematomas

Anoscopy

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Removal of Cerumen and Foreign Bodies from the Ear

Corneal Abrasion and Ocular Foreign Body Removal

Endometrial Biopsy

Foot Examination of the Diabetic Patient

Procedural Sedation

Patient Education Concepts

Outpatient Coding

Documentation

Giving Sad and Bad News

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