Atlas of emergency procedures

From the simple to the complex, this visually stunning atlas guides you through more than 100 commonly performed emergency procedures in step-by-step detail. Each procedure includes a brief discussion of its indications, contraindications, equipment requirements, and complications and their management. Key to each discussion is the concise, yet detailed description of the procedure. Each procedure is followed by a discussion, including technical tips. Alternative techniques are offered throughout, providing the reader with a variety of options for a particular procedure.

AIRWAY: Assisted mask ventilation, Endotracheal intubation: Standard endotracheal intubation, Fiberoptic intubation, Retrograde intubation, Digital intubation, Endotracheal intubation using a lighted stylet, Nasotracheal intubation, Pediatric endotracheal intubation, Tracheal suctioning, Needle cricothyrotomyl, Cricothyrotomy THORAX: External defibrillation, Intercostal nerve block, Thoracentesis, Needle thoracostomy, Tube thoracostomy, Thoracotomy, Open cardiac massage, Internal defibrillation, Cardiorrhaphy, Aortic cross clamping CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Radial artery cannulation, Pericardiocentesis, Peripheral venous access: Peripheral venipuncture, External jugular, Scalp vein for infants, Central venous access, General approach to central venous access (Seldinger guide-wire technique), Subclavian central venous Access, Internal Jugular central venous Access, Femoral central venous access, Alternative venous access, Greater saphenous venous cut-Down, Saphenofemoral venous cut-Down, Upper extremity venous cut-down, Intraosseous infusion, Umbilical venous catheter ABDOMEN: Nasogastric intubation, Semi-open diagnostic peritoneal Lavage, Paracentesis Anoscopy, Excision of thrombosed external hemorrhoid, Pilonidal abscess drainage, Perianal abscess drainage GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM: Urethral catheterization, Cystostomy, Bladder aspiration, Dorsal slit in phimosis, Manual paraphimosis reduction, Zipper removal OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY: Culdocentesis, Vaginal delivery, Perimortem cesarean section Episiotomy and repair, Incision and drainage of Bartholin's abscess NERVOUS SYSTEM: Lumbar puncture, Facial and oral blocks, Supraorbital nerve block, Infraorbital nerve block, Internal maxillary superior alveolar nerve block, Mandibular/inferior alveolar nerve Block, Mental nerve block, Extremity blocks, Bier block, Wrist blocks, Digital nerve block, Foot blocks EYE: Corneal foreign body removal, Eversion of the upper eyelid, Contact lens removal, Measurement of intraocular pressure (Schiotz tonometry) EAR/NOSE/THROAT: Anterior packing, Posterior packing, Septal hematoma drainage, Auricular hematoma drainage, Peritonsillar abscess drainage, Mandibular reduction SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE: Interrupted and running suture, Mattress suture, Intradermal (buried) suture, Scalp laceration repair, Corner stitch (Half buried horizontal mattress), Dog ear repair V-Y closure, Abscess incision and drainage EXTREMITIES: Fascial compartment pressure Measurement, (anterior compartment, lower leg), Arthrocentesis of the knee, Arthrocentesis of the ankle, Arthrocentesis of the metatarsophalangeal joint Aspiration of the shoulder, Arthrocentesis of the elbow, Arthrocentesis of the wrist Hand: Felon drainage, Paronychia drainage, Ring removal, Nail removal, Fish hook removal REDUCTION/SPLINTING: Dislocation reduction, Closed reduction of anterior shoulder dislocations: Posterior elbow dislocation reduction, Radial head subluxation reduction, Finger dislocations, Posterior hip reduction, Patella dislocation reduction, Splinting

Primary: Primary Care, Emergency Departments, Urgent Care ClinicsSecondary:Medical Students, Pre-Hospital Providers, Nurses