Description
Book SynopsisApplied Anatomy for Clinical Procedures at a Glance is a concise resource combining high-quality images and step-by-step instructions to provide expert guidance on the major core training pathways in medicine, surgery and anaesthesia. Written by an experienced team of Foundation Training programme directors and clinical skills examiners, this unique revision and learning guide aligns with training pathways rather than anatomical area to support Foundation doctors and core trainees master these vital clinical procedures. Succinct yet thorough descriptions of each procedure include photographs of surface anatomy, line diagrams of the anatomy, instructions on the procedural techniques, and practical tips for performing the procedures safely whilst minimising risks of complications. All major aspects of Foundation procedures and Core training in applied anatomy are covered, including catheterisation, ECGs, central venous cannulation, basic suturing and anastomotic techniques, endotrache
Table of ContentsContributors vii
1 Scrubbing up 1
Sherif Kirollos and Ramez Kirollos
2 Setting up a sterile field and draping the patient 4
Sherif Kirollos and Ramez Kirollos
3 Three-way tap 6
Jane Sturgess
4 Common equipment for core clinical procedures 8
Jane Sturgess
5 Local anaesthetic infiltration 12
Sherif Kirollos and Ramez Kirollos
6 Obtaining consent 14
Francesca Crawley
7 Manometer for central venous pressure and lumbar puncture 16
Jane Sturgess
8 Bladder irrigation sets 18
Jane Sturgess
9 Underwater seal for chest drains 20
Jane Sturgess
10 Male catheterisation 22
Francesca Crawley
11 Female catheterisation 24
Francesca Crawley
12 Arterial blood gases 26
Francesca Crawley
13 Performing an electrocardiogram 30
Francesca Crawley
14 Oropharyngeal airway 32
Jane Sturgess
15 Nasopharyngeal airway 34
Jane Sturgess
16 Laryngeal mask airway 36
Jane Sturgess
17 Central venous cannulation (high approach internal jugular) 38
Jane Sturgess
18 Central venous cannulation (low approach internal jugular) 42
Jane Sturgess
19 Central venous cannulation (subclavian) 46
Jane Sturgess
20 Direct current cardioversion 50
Francesca Crawley
21 Intercostal drains 52
Francesca Crawley
22 Pleural tap 54
Francesca Crawley
23 Inserting a nasogastric tube 56
Francesca Crawley
24 Lumbar puncture 58
Jane Sturgess
25 Bone marrow aspirate 62
Francesca Crawley and Charles Crawley
26 Ascitic tap 64
Francesca Crawley
27 Paracentesis 66
Francesca Crawley
28 Knee aspiration 68
Sherif Kirollos and Ramez Kirollos
29 Skin biopsy 70
Sherif Kirollos and Ramez Kirollos
30 Basic suturing 72
Sherif Kirollos and Ramez Kirollos
31 Basic anastomotic techniques 76
Sherif Kirollos and Ramez Kirollos
32 Abscess drainage and debridement 78
Sherif Kirollos and Ramez Kirollos
33 Bag mask ventilation (adults) 82
Jane Sturgess
34 Endotracheal intubation (adults) 86
Jane Sturgess
35 Needle cricothryoidotomy (adults) 90
Jane Sturgess
36 Surgical cricothyroidotomy 94
Sherif Kirollos and Ramez Kirollos
37 Defibrillation 96
Francesca Crawley
38 Spinal injection 100
Jane Sturgess
39 Epidural injection 104
Jane Sturgess
40 Procedure-related safety 108
Kirsty Cattle
Index 110
