Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist

Heidi L. Frankel

ISBN 10: 0387798293 / ISBN 13: 9780387798295

Published by Springer, Springer, 2010

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist delivers practical tips and clear, step-by-step instruction on the most common procedures in the ICU. The convenient and 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-Insertion of vena cava filters-Percutaneous dilational tracheostomy-Open tracheostomy-Transbronchial biopsy-Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy-Intracranial monitoring.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist
• Publisher: Springer, Springer
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387798293
• ISBN 13: 9780387798295
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 203W x 127H x 20D millimeters 203 millimeters width by 127 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 382 grams

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Synopsis

Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist delivers practical tips and clear, step-by-step instruction on the most common procedures in the ICU. The convenient and 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 • Insertion of vena cava filters • Percutaneous dilational tracheostomy • Open tracheostomy • Transbronchial biopsy • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy • Intracranial monitoring