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A comprehensive, step-by-step, well-illustrated introduction to standard clinical procedures
This text is a user-friendly guide to performing 77 clinical procedures, from those commonly performed to infrequently called upon when minutes count in emergency, urgent, and primary care settings. This heavily updated third edition includes current and comprehensive text, graphics, and video instruction on using bedside ultrasound for procedural guidance to increase procedural accuracy and mitigate complications. Edited and written by academically accomplished physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, an interprofessional approach to the performance of procedures is highlighted throughout the book.
Procedures are consistently formatted and presented in clear language with step-by-step detail organized by system-specific categories for easy access to information. Each method includes background considerations, indications & contraindications for performing the procedure, technique for safe and correct performance, special considerations, complications, post-procedure considerations, and patient education points. Original photos, videos, high quality sonographic footage, line drawings, and tables reinforce the guidelines and procedures. Abundant “Clinical Pearls” throughout the manuscript offer practical applications of crucial information representing years of clinical technical experience. Extensive references at the end of each chapter further enhance the book’s utility.
New to the Third Edition:
- Delivers 16 completely new chapters covering a plethora of newly added procedures, incorporating an interprofessional approach to performing procedures
- Previous chapters have been extensively updated and expanded
- Provides new illustrative videos
- Presents a corresponding list of CPT codes
Key Features:
- Delivers current, concise, step-by-step information for performing 77 commonly and less commonly used clinical procedures
- Provides abundant four-color photos and figures illustrating each procedure
- Organized by body system to provide fast access to crucial information
- Enriched with point care ultrasound procedures
- Thoroughly introduces and teaches sonography at the most fundamental level as an essential tool to enhance the accuracy of procedures.
- Reflects latest guidelines and evidence-based practice
- Includes prominently shown links to numerous videos throughout the text
- Includes 12 months’ free Springer Connect Digital Access with print purchase!
