Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist delivers practical tips and clear, step-by-step instruction on the most common procedures in the ICU. The convenientand portable handbook focuses on ultrasound-guided techniques, including an introduction to ultrasound physics and principles, while individual chapters provide concise “how-to” text supplemented with numerous full-color figures and tables that summarize key content. Residents, fellows, and trainees in critical care will benefit from the detailing of indications and contraindications for performing core procedures, while more experienced intensivists will find the book a reliable source of review material. Key procedures described include:Ultrasound-guided vascular access Ultrasound-guided drainage Focused echocardiography Airway management Dialysis and apheresis Pericardiocentesis Insertionof vena cava filters Percutaneous dilational tracheostomy Open tracheostomy Transbronchial biopsy Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy Intracranial monitoring A concise and practical guide to performing common bedside procedures in the ICU. INDICE: 1. General Considerations.- Image-guided procedures.- 2. Ultrasound physics.- 3. Ultrasound equipments.- 4. Ultrasound-guided access (*).- 5. Ultrasound-guided drainage (*).- 6. Limited echocardiography (*).- 7. IVC Filterinsertion (*).- Non-image guided procedures.- 8. Percutaneous gastrostomy (*).- 9. Percutaneous tracheostomy (*).- 10. Open tracheostomy.- 11. Chest drainage (*).- 12. Pediatric concerns.- 13. Billing and coding.- (*) Included on demonstration DVD
- ISBN: 978-0-387-79829-5
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 250
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés