Download or read book The Washington Manual of Bedside Procedures written by James Freer and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-12-07 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual of Bedside Procedures focuses on the essential information you need for the preparation, performance, and aftercare of invasive bedside procedures. This practical reference presents brief, logical approaches to invasive procedures commonly performed by most housestaff, with an emphasis on internal medicine and surgery. Using a colorful, step-by-step approach, it provides a clear view of the challenges faced by residents, interns, and medical students, plus offers practical solutions and expert guidance – all in one convenient and easily accessible source. Offers step-by-step guidance on the indications, contraindications, technique, and potential complications of a variety of invasive bedside procedures. Includes comprehensive coverage of central venous cannulation, radial arterial line placement, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, abdominal paracentesis, thoracentesis, and knee arthrocentesis, as well as universal protocols and precautions. Provides commentary on the safety and contraindications of the procedures based on the latest evidence-based data. Discusses the use, potential benefits, and technique of ultrasound guidance for certain procedures, as well as fluid analysis, where appropriate.
Download or read book The Washington Manual of Critical Care written by Marin Kollef and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-02-10 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Washington Manual of Critical Care is a concise pocket manual for physicians and nurses. It is distinguished from the multitude of other critical care handbooks on the market by its consistent presentation of algorithms displaying the decision-making pathways used in evaluating and treating disorders in the ICU. The new edition transitions to a full color format and will include coverage of Deep Venous Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism, fetal-maternal critical care, C difficile infection, and alternative hemodynamic monitoring.
Download or read book Manual of Common Bedside Surgical Procedures written by the Halsted Residents of The Johns Hopkins Hospital and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bedside Procedures in the ICU written by Florian Falter and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is a guide to best practice in interventions commonly encountered in the ICU. It is clinically orientated providing :step-by-step explanations and illustrations of most invasive procedures, check lists to make sure the indication is right, check lists to ensure appropriate assessment once the procedure has been carried out. The information is easily accessible providing practical advice and essential background for every member of the multi-disciplinary team caring for critically ill patients. It will serve the senior consultant who has not performed a procedure for some time as well as the junior doctor in need of an aide memoire.
Download or read book Manual of Common Bedside Surgical Procedures written by Herbert Chen and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of this sought-after manual offers peace of mind to the medical student or intern during his or her surgical rotation. Devoted to teaching the invasive monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed at the bedside by general surgeons, Manual of Common Bedside Surgical Procedures complements the bedside lessons taught by attending physicians. Written by surgical residents and faculty from Johns Hopkins University Hospital, this manual gives residents and interns the confidence they'll need to perform under the supervision of senior colleagues. Spiral-bound, pocket-sized and complete with illustrations and detailed text, this manual covers indications, contraindications, anesthesia, equipment, positioning, technique and the possible complications associated with each procedure.
Download or read book The Washington Manual of Critical Care written by Marin Kollef and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Washington Manual of Critical Care, similar to other volumes in this vaunted series, features authors and contributors who are faculty members and practicing physicians at Washington University’s School of Medicine. Inside you’ll find comprehensive and current information for bedside diagnosis and management of some of the most common illnesses and problems encountered in the ICU setting.
Download or read book The Washington Manual of Critical Care written by Marin H. Kollef and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepared by residents and faculty at the Washington University School of Medicine, this pocket manual contains easy-to-read algorithms for the management of more than 80 medical and surgical problems arising in the intensive care unit. Chapters focus on specific problems and the algorithms provide straightforward approaches to the management of these issues. Coverage includes a section on procedures commonly performed in the intensive care unit. Appendices include common equations in the ICU, drug-drug interactions, and common drug dosages and side effects.
Download or read book The Washington Manual of Critical Care SAE written by Dalim Kumar Baidya and published by Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 910 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Asian Edition of The Washington Manual of Critical Care provides a multidisciplinary, clinically oriented approach to the management of patients in critical care. The book discusses the complete range of critical care subspecialties, including cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, toxicology, nephrology, infectious disease, various procedures,and much more. This will serve as a bedside quick reference guide to the intensive care physicians. Tables and illustrations help provide a quick and easy bedside reference and give a practical approach to the management of these patients. Readers will find comprehensive and current information for the diagnosis and management of some of the most common illnesses and problems encountered in the critical care setting. This book willbe very helpful for the preparation of various critical care exit examinations in the country and abroad. Key Features: Addition of 2 new chapters relevant to South Asia and Indian subcontinent; Tropical fever in ICU, and Extracorporeal therapy in ICU. Extensive coverage of neuro critical care disorders, sepsis, shock, and infectious diseases in terms of updated guidelines, common drugs used, and the latest antibiotic policies in the Indian subcontinent. In the Toxicology section addition of organophosphate poisoning and anti-snake venom (ASV). Provides overviews of various procedures performed, and the physiological and pharmacological aspects of critical care. Includes concise, easy-to-read diagnosis and treatment algorithms for common conditions, and bibliographical references for additional, in-depth reading.
Download or read book Washington Manual of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement written by Emily Fondahn and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual® of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement covers essential information in every area of this complex field. With a focus on improving systems and processes, preventing errors, and promoting transparency, this practical reference provides an overview of PS/QI fundamentals, as well as insight into how these principles apply to a variety of clinical settings. Part of the popular Washington Manual® series, this unique volume provides the knowledge and skills necessary for an effective, proactive approach to patient safety and quality improvement.
Download or read book The Washington Manual Endocrinology Subspecialty Consult written by Katherine E. Henderson and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Washington University residents, fellows, and endocrine faculty, this handbook is ideal for students, housestaff, and fellows involved in inpatient and outpatient endocrinology consults. It presents practical approaches to endocrine disorders commonly seen in consultation, with emphasis on key components of evaluation and treatment. This Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment, and drug dosing. New chapters cover obesity, vitamin D deficiency, autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes, and endocrine disorders in HIV/AIDS. Key points are bulleted for easy reference and clinical pearls are highlighted in bold-faced type. The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.
Download or read book Manual of Clinical Anesthesiology written by Larry F. Chu and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-02-20 with total page 1613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This portable manual provides a highly visual, rapid-reference resource that presents anesthesia in a practical and clinically-focused manner. Manual of Clinical Anesthesiology guides anesthesiologists in rapid and focused clinical decision making with its practical, clinically-focused chapters on anesthesia management. This highly formatted manual includes chapter summaries to highlight key points discussed within each chapter, color-coded sections to quickly identify information, and icons calling out pearls and pitfalls. Chapters are short and easy to read. The book includes four atlases for rapid reference: Atlas of Transesophageal Echocardiography, Atlas of Regional Anesthesia, Atlas of Anesthesia Procedures, and Crisis Management Cognitive Aids. There is also a Drug Dosing pull-out card for rapid reference. A section covering Anesthesia Phrases in Foreign Languages will enhance communication with non-English speaking patients in situations where an interpreter may not be available.
Download or read book Essential Procedures Acute Care written by Anthony Angelow and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen your advanced practice, acute care nursing skills with Essential Procedures: Acute Care, the indispensable tool for learning how to safely and confidently perform the most common acute care procedures. Organized by body systems, the procedures covered in this book include arterial line insertion, wound closure, and lumbar puncture. A handy, spiral-bound text that lies flat, this ideal resource offers step-by-step direction for acute care nursing students; it is also a handy on-the-unit reference for new acute care nurse practitioners.
Download or read book AACN Procedure Manual for Progressive and Critical Care E Book written by AACN and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-07-07 with total page 1415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Additional procedures, new and updated illustrations, and updated content throughout reflect the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols. NEW! Full-color design with color reference tabs enhances navigation, plus full-color illustrations reinforce understanding. UPDATED! Key AACN initiatives, such as Practice Alerts, are integrated throughout, and content coordinates with the AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition. NEW! Chapter-specific quick-links via QR codes provide quick access to online references, which have been updated and limited to the highest-value sources.
Download or read book Code Blue Bedside Procedures and Critical Information written by Rahul Jandial and published by Thieme Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2014-06-04 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embarking on the first clinical rotation in a hospital is a daunting experience for clinicians, as textbook knowledge does not necessarily correlate with the know-how that is necessary "in the trenches" at the hospital. Whether you are a nurse tending to a central venous line or an intern inserting that line, Code Blue is an indispensable addition to your arsenal of emergency care knowledge. Put this handbook in your lab coat pocket and place the following information at your fingertips: Basics on body systems, diseases, and drugs Critical information for emergent procedures at the patient's bedside Information on treating cardiopulmonary emergencies Pearls and pitfalls for a wide range of conditions Needed supplies Important post-procedure checks Notes and orders, laboratory values, and equations you will refer to every day
Download or read book Washington Manual of Critical Care written by Marin Kollef and published by Lww. This book was released on 2015-04-29 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be prepared for any intensive care challenge with "The Washington Manual of Critical Care, Second Edition. "Developed by residents and faculty at the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, this practical and respected pocket manual contains easy-to-read algorithms for the management of more than 80 medical and surgical problems encountered in the intensive care unit (ICU). - Convenient outline format and pocket size make the Manual easy to carry and its content easy to find, grasp, and retain. - Comprehensive coverage addresses 80 medical and surgical conditions faced by residents in the ICU. - Easy-to-read color algorithms assist in the management of ICU emergencies and in the performance of routine procedures. - Handy appendices provide fingertip access to common equations in the ICU, drug-drug interactions, and common drug dosages and side-effects. Chapters NEW to the Second Edition...- Pulmonary Embolism - Clostridium difficile and Other Infectious Causes of Diarrhea - Maternal-Fetal Critical Care - Alternative Hemodynamic Monitoring - Functional Hemodynamic Monitoring
Download or read book The Washington Manual of Surgery written by Mary E. Klingensmith and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 1032 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual of Surgery, 7th Edition, focuses on the essential information you need to know for successful care of patients with surgical disease. This bestselling reference presents brief, logical approaches to the management of patients with comprehensive surgical problems. Throughout the manual, content has been completely updated, including new review questions, new chapters, and new treatment algorithms. This 7th Edition provides a clear view of the challenges surgical residents face, practical solutions, and expert guidance – all in one convenient and easily accessible source.
