A comprehensive step by step well illustrated introduction to common clinical procedures This text is a user friendly guide to performing 77 clinical procedures ranging from those commonly performed to those infrequently called upon when minutes count in emergency urgent and primary care settings This heavily updated third edition includes current and comprehensive text graphic and video instruction on the use of bedside ultrasound for procedural guidance in order 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 procedure 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 key 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 key information Enriched with point of care ultrasound guided procedures Thoroughly introduces and teaches sonography at the most fundamental level as an important tool to enhance accuracy of procedures Reflects latest guidelines and evidence based practice Includes prominently displayed links to numerous videos throughout the text
