
Essential Clinical Procedures E-Book
Essential Clinical Procedures E-Book
- 467 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Essential Clinical Procedures E-Book
Essential Clinical Procedures E-Book
About this book
Written by foremost experts in the field, the 3rd Edition of Essential Clinical Procedures presents the latest common diagnostic and treatment-related procedures that you need to know as a physician assistant! Clear and concise, this medical reference book leads you step-by-step through over 70 techniques commonly seen in primary care and specialist settings, equipping you to deliver the best and safest care to your patients.- Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability.- Visualize procedures and other important concepts clearly through over 300 high-quality illustrations.- Ensure the safe execution of procedures with a focus on patient preparation and the proper use of instruments, as well as highlighted warnings to alert you to potential dangers that can occur when performing various treatments.- Be fully prepared for any situation with guidance on the possible complications, rationales, and precautions behind many common procedures.- Understand the ins and outs of nonprocedural issues, including informed consent, standard precautions, patient education, and procedure documentation.- Get all the hands-on guidance you need to provide safe and effective care to your patients with Essential Clinical Procedures!- Understand the "must-know" aspects of the most commonly seen conditions with a systematic presentation featuring consistent headings and supporting color images.- Quickly access core information through high-yield margin notes and consistent formatting across all chapters.- Stay abreast of the latest procedures with a brand-new chapter and images on Reduction of the Shoulder/Finger Subluxations, plus many other updates throughout.- Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com!
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- IFC
- Essential Clinical Procedures
- Copyright
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Contributors
- Contents
- Chapter 01 - Informed Consent
- Chapter 02 - Standard Precautions
- Chapter 03 - Sterile Technique
- Chapter 04 - Blood Pressure Measurement
- Chapter 05 - Venipuncture
- Chapter 06 - Obtaining Blood Cultures
- Chapter 07 - Inserting Intravenous Catheters
- Chapter 08 - Arterial Puncture
- Chapter 09 - Injections
- Chapter 10 - Recording an Electrocardiogram
- Chapter 11 - Exercise Stress Testing
- Chapter 12 - Endotracheal Intubation
- Chapter 13 - Office Pulmonary Function Testing
- Chapter 14 - Nasogastric Tube Placement
- Chapter 15 - Lumbar Puncture
- Chapter 16 - Urinary Bladder Catheterization
- Chapter 17 - Epistaxis and Nasal Foreign Body Removal
- Chapter 18 - The Pelvic Examination and Obtaining a Routine Papanicolaou Smear
- Chapter 19 - Reduction of the Shoulder/Finger Subluxations
- Chapter 20 - Joint and Bursal Aspiration
- Chapter 21 - Casting and Splinting
- Chapter 22 - Local Anesthesia
- Chapter 23 - Wound Closure
- Chapter 24 - Dermatologic Procedures
- Chapter 25 - Incision and Drainage of an Abscess
- Chapter 26 - Wound Dressing Techniques
- Chapter 27 - Cryosurgery
- Chapter 28 - Treating Ingrown Toenails
- Chapter 29 - Draining Subungual Hematomas
- Chapter 30 - Anoscopy
- Chapter 31 - Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Chapter 32 - Removal of Cerumen and Foreign Bodies from the Ear
- Chapter 33 - Trauma-Oriented Ocular Examination, Corneal Abrasion, and Ocular Foreign Body Removal
- Chapter 34 - Endometrial Biopsy
- Chapter 35 - Foot Examination of the Patient with Diabetes
- Chapter 36 - Procedural Sedation
- Chapter 37 - Patient Education Concepts*
- Chapter 38 - Outpatient Coding for Medical Services
- Chapter 39 - Documentation
- Chapter 40 - Giving Sad and Bad News
- Index
- IBC