Blueprints Clinical Procedures combines almost 300 color photos with clear, step–by–step instructions for nearly 100 commonly performed procedures.
Whether performing a procedure for the very first time, or polishing your technique, Blueprints Clinical Procedures provides the vital content you need to be accurate and safe. A must–have for all health care professionals who perform procedures and an invaluable resource to use while in school and later in residency.
Contents
Sterile Technique
- Scrubbing
- Donning a Surgical Gown
- Donning Surgical Gloves
- Final Gown Tie
- Disrobing
Skin
- Skin Biopsy
- Suturing
- Cyst Removal
- Incision and Drainage of Abscesses
- Removal of Ingrown Nail
Head and Neck
- Ear Wax Removal
- Removal of a Foreign Body from Eye — Conjunctival
- Removal of a Foreign Body from the Eye — Corneal
- Removal of a Foreign Body from the Ear
- Removal of a Foreign Body from the Nose
- Nasogastric Insertion
- Orogastric Insertion
- Endotracheal Intubation
Chest and Lungs
- Central Lines (Venous Access Devices)
- Swan-Ganz (Pulmonary Artery) Catheter Placement
- Chest Tube Placement
- Thoracentesis
- Rapid Reduction of Tension Pneumothorax (Needle Decompresion)
Heart and Peripheral Vasculature
- Electrocardiogram
- Pericardiocentesis
- Stress Testing
- Venipuncture
- Starting an IV
- Aterial Puncture
- Arterial Line Placement
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Doppler Blood Pressure
- Blood Culture
- Glucose Monitoring
Abdomen
- Paracentesis
Back
- Lumbar Puncture
- Epidural and Spinal Block
Breast
- Breast Biopsy — Fine Needle Aspiration
Female Genitourinary
- Pap Smear
- Wet Prep
- Whiff Test
- KOH Slide
- Testing for pH
- Collection of GC and Chlamydia Cultures
- Herpes Culture
- Colposcopy
- Cryotherapy
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
- Urinary Catheter Insertion
- Urinalysis
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- Contraception
Male Genitourinary
- Reduction of Testicular Torsion
- Inguinal Hernia Reduction
- Foley Catheter Insertion
- Collection of GC and Chlamydia Cultures
Musculoskeletal
- Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Reduction
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
Nerves
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Nerve Condition Studies (NCS)
The Pregnant Patient
- Fundal Height Measurement
- Doppler Placement for Assessing Fetal Heart Sounds
- Amniotic Fluid Fern (Arborization) Test
- Internal Fetal Scalp Monitoring
- Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC) Placement
Infants and Children
- Giving Injections
- Rectal Temperature
- Throat Swab
- Heelstick
- Intraosseous Infusion
- Lumbar Puncture in Infants and Small Children
- Umbilical Vein Cathetization
- Nursemaid's Elbow Reduction
- Male Circumcision
How to Interpret
Appendices
Index
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