Netter’s Introduction to Clinical Procedures

Description

Written with the student in mind, Netter’s Introduction to Clinical Procedures, by Drs. Marios Loukas, R. Shane Tubbs, and Joseph Feldman, uses the well-known Netter anatomy art as a foundation for reinforcing the relevant clinical anatomy needed to successfully understand and perform basic procedures. Learn the practical application of this knowledge with step-by-step guides incorporating concise text, images, and animation.

Key Features

• Didactic Netter illustrations provide clear informative visuals for quick understanding of anatomical relationships.
• Concise explanations enhance understanding of clinical underpinnings and implications.
• More than 30 common clinical procedures are explained and demonstrated with step-by-step illustrations.
• Multiple choice questions reinforce key concepts and challenge your knowledge.
• Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience includes access — on a variety of devices — to the complete text, animation, “test yourself” images, and references from the book.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Section 1: Airway/Breathing
   1. Endotracheal intubation
   2. Intercostal Nerve block
   3. Mask Ventilation
   4. Thoracostomy
   5. Thoacentesis
   6. Tracheostomy, Tracheotomy, Cricothyroidotomy
3. Section 2: Circulation and Vascular Access
   1. Cardiac Pacing
   2. Cardioversion and Defibrillation
   3. Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
   4. Expanded Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (E-FAST) Examination
   5. Fasciotomy
   6. Nosebleed Cauterization
   7. Pericardiocentesis
   8. Central Venous Catherization
   9. Peripheral Arterial Line Placement
   10. Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation
   11. Venous Cutdown
4. Section 3: Dislocations and Pain Management
   1. Dislocated Hip Reduction
   2. Dislocated Finger Reduction
   3. Dislocated Knee Reduction
   4. Dislocated Shoulder Reduction
   5. Occipital Nerve block
   6. Digital Nerve Block
   7. Dental Nerve Blocks
5. Section 4: Removal of Fluid, Infection, and Foreign Bodies
   1. Abdominal Paracentesis
   2. Auricular Hematoma Drainage
   3. Cerumen Removal
   4. Ear and Nose Foreign Body Removal
   5. Burr Hole Craniotomy
   6. Elbow Joint Aspiration
   7. Ingrown Toenail Removal
   8. Knee Joint Aspiration
   9. Lumbar Puncture
   10. Nasogastric Tube Placement
   11. Paronychia Incision and Drainage
   12. Skin Abscess Incision and Drainage
   13. Shoulder Joint Aspiration
   14. Transurethral (Foley Catheter) and Suprapubic Urinary Bladder Catheterization
6. Appendix Answers to Review Questions

Author Biography

Marios Loukas, MD, PhD, Dean of Basic Sciences, Dean of Research, Professor and Co-chair, Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, St.George’s University, Grenada WI, R. Shane Tubbs, MS, PA-C, PhD, Professor, Chief Scientific Officer, and Vice President, Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, Washington, USA and Joseph Feldman, MD, FACEP, Chairman, Emergency Services, Emergency & Trauma Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey