Venous Catheters

A Practical Manual

Philip C. Pieters, Jaime Tisnado, Matthew A. Mauro

• Publisher: Thieme
• Year: 2011
• eBook ISBN: 9781604064551
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine

Add the new "bible" of catheter placement to your library!

As the number of patients requiring venous access continues to grow rapidly, catheter placement procedures have become an integral part of every radiology department. This practical book presents a comprehensive overview of virtually every topic pertaining to central catheters, describing everything you need to provide optimal patient care. Throughout, leading experts offer "helpful hints" on dealing with commonly occurring problems.

The book is filled with key information on topics such as venous anatomy, indications, catheter designs, and the newest technology in the field. It covers the entire process: from choosing the ideal catheter and proper placement to treating complications and post-surgical follow-up.

Benefit from these special features:

• More than 250 detailed illustrations show every step of central catheter placement
• "How-to-do-it" format enhances understanding of the procedures
• Authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different catheters

Here is the essential review of venous access that all interventional and general radiologists, nephrologists, and vascular surgeons need to become proficient in radiological catheter placement. For residents, it is an ideal introduction to the field and board preparation guide.

Table of contents

• Venous Catheters: A Practical Manual
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Contributors
• Chapter 1: Establishing (and Maintaining) a Venous Access Service
• Chapter 2: Vascular Anatomy of the Central and Peripheral Veins
• Chapter 3: Techniques of Venous Catheter Placement
• Chapter 4: Central Venous Catheters: Materials, Designs, and Selection
• Chapter 5: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and Ports
• Chapter 6: Tunneled Catheters and Chest Ports
• Chapter 7: Access for Hemodialysis
• Chapter 8: Catheter Placement in Pediatric Patients
• Chapter 9: Placement of Central Catheters in Specific Circumstances
• Chapter 10: Alternative Routes of Catheter Placement
• Chapter 11: Catheter Malfunction: Diagnosis and Treatment
• Chapter 12: Catheter Care
• Chapter 13: Complications of Central Venous Access
• Chapter 14: Central Venous Access Catheter Infections: An Overview
• Chapter 15: Catheter and Port Removal: Techniques and Follow-Up Care
• Index