Description
Book SynopsisManual of ICU Procedures is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to intensive care procedures.
The book is divided into four anatomical sections, and a final miscellaneous section. Section one covers airway and respiratory, followed by; vascular and cardiac; neurological; gastrointestinal, abdominal, and genitourinary procedures. Each section covers an extensive range of procedures, and each chapter begins with basic principles before describing the procedure step-by-step.
Enhanced by 428 colour images and illustrations, Manual of ICU Procedures is an ideal resource for all critical care professionals.
Key Points
- Step-by-step guide to a range of intensive care procedures
- Covers respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and miscellaneous procedures
- 428 colour images
Table of ContentsSection 1 Airway and Respiratory Procedures
- Bag-Mask Ventilation
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion
- Fiberoptic Intubation
- Video Laryngoscopy
- Double Lumen Endotracheal Tube
- Cricothyroidotomy
- Percutaneous Tracheostomy
- Surgical Tracheostomy
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) and Mini-BAL
- Thoracentesis
- Tube Thoracostomy
- Non-invasive Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure
- Aerosol Drug Delivery
- Prone Positioning
- Manual Chest Physiotherapy in Ventilated Patients
Section 2 Vascular and Cardiac Procedures
- Venous Cannulation: Peripheral
- Venous Cannulation: Central Venous Catheter
- Venous Cannulation: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- Tunneling of Central Venous Catheter
- Intraosseous Cannulation
- Umbilical Vascular Catheterization
- Arterial Blood Sampling and Cannulation
- Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
- Transducer and Pressure Monitoring
- Pericardiocentesis
- Electrical Cardioversion
- Temporary Cardiac Pacing
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Counterpulsation
- Tourniquet for Vascular Injuries
Section 3 Neurological Procedures
- Jugular Venous Oximetry
- Lumbar Puncture
- Epidural Analgesia
- Cranial Burr Hole
- External Ventricular Drainage
- Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
- Nerve and Muscle Biopsy
- Spine Immobilization in Trauma Patient
Section 4 Gastrointestinal/Abdominal/Genitourinary Procedures
- Nasogastric Tube Placement
- Nasojejunal Tube Placement
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
- Balloon Tamponade in Upper GI Bleed
- Gastric Lavage
- Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring
- Paracentesis
- Percutaneous Abdominal Drain
- Bedside Laparoscopy
- Dynamic Abdominal Wall Closure for Open Abdomen
- Urethral Catheterization
- Suprapubic Cystostomy
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
- Hemodialysis
Section 5 Miscellaneous
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Postmortem Organ Needle Biopsy
- Managing Pressure Ulcers
- Mobilization of Patient
- Surveillance of ICU-acquired Infection
- Blood and Urine Sampling for Microbiology
- Blood Component Handling at Bedside
- Managing Needle-Stick Injury
- Index
