Essential Emergency Procedures 2nd Edition

 

Description:

When seconds count, turn to the resource that provides easy-to-find, easy-to-follow guidelines for the essential procedures you’re likely to use in today’s Emergency Department. Essential Emergency Procedures, 2nd Edition delivers the information you need using a consistent, bulleted, outline format, so you can find what you’re looking for quickly and easily. Abundantly illustrated in full color, it guides you step by step through nearly 100 adult and pediatric procedures. Consult seven all-new chapters for current information on procedures used in today’s ED.

 

Table of Contents:

 

Section 1: Respiratory

Chapter 1: Intubation: Tracheal and Nasotracheal

Intubation: Tracheal and Nasotracheal

General

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Technique for Orotracheal Intubation

Technique for Gum-Elastic Bougie Insertion

Technique for Nasotracheal Intubation

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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1. 5

Chapter 2: Video Laryngoscopy

Video Laryngoscopy

Indications

Relative Contraindications

Devices

Supplies

Technique—Rapid Sequence Intubation

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Chapter 3: Delayed Sequence Intubation

Delayed Sequence Intubation

Classic Definition

Introduction

Classic Indications

Extended Indications

Contraindications

Equipment

Standard Technique

Example of Procedure

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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3. 1

Chapter 4: No DESAT: Maximally Aggressive Preoxygenation

No DESAT: Maximally Aggressive Preoxygenation

Introduction

Indications

Contraindications

Supplies

Technique

Preoxygenation Steps for Patients at High Risk for Desaturation

Pulse Oximetry Lag Time

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Chapter 5: Meconium Aspirator as Airway Suction Device

Meconium Aspirator as Airway Suction Device

Indications

Contraindications

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Reading

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5. 1

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5. 2

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5. 3

Chapter 6: Cricothyroidotomy—Standard and Needle

Cricothyroidotomy—Standard and Needle

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Standard Cricothyroidotomy

Safety/Quality Tips

Needle Cricothyroidotomy

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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6. 1

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Chapter 7: Laryngeal Mask Airway

Laryngeal Mask Airway

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Technique—Standard Laryngeal Mask Airway

Technique—Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Table

7. 1: Guidelines for Laryngeal Mask Airway Selection and Mask Inflation

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7. 3

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Chapter 8: Thoracentesis

Thoracentesis

Indications

Contraindications

Risks

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Fluid Analysis

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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8. 1

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8. 3

Table

8. 1: Common Etiologies of Effusions

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8. 4

Section 2: Cardiac

Chapter 9: Cardiac Pacing

Cardiac Pacing

Indications

Contraindications

Transcutaneous Pacing Procedure

Safety/Quality Tips

Transvenous Pacing Procedure

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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9. 1

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9. 3

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9. 4

Chapter 10: Emergency Pericardiocentesis

Emergency Pericardiocentesis

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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10. 1

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10. 2

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10. 3

Chapter 11: Bedside Echocardiography

Bedside Echocardiography

Indications

Contraindications

Probe Selection and Imaging

Landmarks: Four Standard Views

Sonographic Signs to Identify in Emergency Bedside Echocardiography

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Chapter 12: Bedside Aorta Ultrasonography

Bedside Aorta Ultrasonography

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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12. 1

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12. 3

Table

12. 1: Sonographic Signs of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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12. 4

Chapter 13: Induction of Therapeutic Hypothermia

Induction of Therapeutic Hypothermia

Indications

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Author’s Notes

Suggested Readings

Table

13. 1: Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS)

Table

13. 2: Antishivering Protocol

Section 3: Trauma

Chapter 14: Tube Thoracostomy

Tube Thoracostomy

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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14. 1

Chapter 15: Emergency Department Thoracotomy

Emergency Department Thoracotomy

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks (Figure

15. 1)

Technique

Aftercare

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Chapter 16: Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage

Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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16. 1

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16. 4

Table

16. 1: Interpretation and Appropriate Action Based on Lavage Findings

Chapter 17: Lateral Canthotomy

Lateral Canthotomy

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Technique (Figure

17. 1)

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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17. 1

Chapter 18: Bedside FAST Ultrasonography: Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma

Bedside FAST Ultrasonography: Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Advantages

Landmarks

Technique

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Chapter 19: Bedside EFAST Ultrasonography: Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma

Bedside EFAST Ultrasonography: Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma

Indications

Contraindications

Advantages

Landmarks

Technique

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Table

19. 1: Signs Suggestive of Normal Lung versus Those of Pneumothorax Using Ultrasonography

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19. 5

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Chapter 20: Perimortem Cesarean Section

Perimortem Cesarean Section

Indications

Contraindications

Risk/Consent Issues

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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20. 1

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20. 2

Chapter 21: Retrograde Urethrography

Retrograde Urethrography

Introduction

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Equipment

Technique

Findings

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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21. 1

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21. 2

Section 4: Vascular

Chapter 22: Femoral Vein—Central Venous Access

Femoral Vein—Central Venous Access

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmark Technique

Supplies

Technique

Ultrasound-Guided Technique

Sonographic Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Chapter 23: Internal Jugular Vein—Central Venous Access

Internal Jugular Vein—Central Venous Access

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmark Technique

Ultrasound-Guided Technique

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Chapter 24: Subclavian Vein—Central Venous Access

Subclavian Vein—Central Venous Access

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Access

Sonographic Technique

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Chapter 25: Intraosseous Vascular Access

Intraosseous Vascular Access

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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25. 1

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25. 2

Chapter 26: Peripheral Venous Cutdown—Saphenous Vein at Ankle

Peripheral Venous Cutdown—Saphenous Vein at Ankle

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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26. 1

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Chapter 27: Radial Arterial Cannulation

Radial Arterial Cannulation

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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27. 1

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27. 2

Section 5: Gastrointestinal

Chapter 28: Paracentesis

Paracentesis

Indications

Diagnostic

Therapeutic

Contraindications

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Ascitic Fluid Interpretation

Suggested Readings

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28. 1

Chapter 29: Gastroesophageal Balloon Tamponade and the Sengstaken–Blakemore Tube

Gastroesophageal Balloon Tamponade and the Sengstaken–Blakemore Tube

Indications

Contraindications

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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29. 1

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29. 2

Chapter 30: Hernia Reduction

Hernia Reduction

Indications

Contraindications

Risk/Consents

Landmarks and Etiology

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Chapter 31: Nasogastric Tube Placement

Nasogastric Tube Placement

Indications

Contraindications

Equipment Needed

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Reading

Table

31. 1: Common Reasons for NGT Placement

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31. 1

Chapter 32: Rectal Prolapse Reduction

Rectal Prolapse Reduction

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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32. 1

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Chapter 33: Excision of Acutely Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids

Excision of Acutely Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Technique

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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33. 1

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33. 2

Chapter 34: Bedside Gallbladder Ultrasonography

Bedside Gallbladder Ultrasonography

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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34. 1

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34. 2

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34. 3

Table

34. 1: Sonographic Signs of Cholecystitis

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34. 4

Section 6: Genitourinary

Chapter 35: Manual Testicular Detorsion

Manual Testicular Detorsion

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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35. 1

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35. 2

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35. 3

Chapter 36: Phimosis Reduction

Phimosis Reduction

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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36. 1

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Chapter 37: Paraphimosis Reduction

Paraphimosis Reduction

Indication

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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37. 1

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37. 2

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37. 3

Chapter 38: Suprapubic Catheterization

Suprapubic Catheterization

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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38. 1

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38. 2

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38. 3

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Chapter 39: Priapism: Intracavernous Aspiration

Priapism: Intracavernous Aspiration

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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39. 1

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Chapter 40: Bedside Renal Ultrasonography: Limited, Goal-Directed

Bedside Renal Ultrasonography: Limited, Goal-Directed

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Sonographic Signs of Obstructive Uropathy

Other Common and Emergent Abnormalities

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Section 7: Obstetric

Chapter 41: Shoulder Dystocia

Shoulder Dystocia

Definition

Procedural Definition

Indications

Contraindications

Consent

Techniques

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Chapter 42: Vaginal Breech Delivery

Vaginal Breech Delivery

Definition

Presentation Types

Indications

Contraindications

Consent

Risks

Techniques

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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42. 1

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42. 2

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42. 3

Chapter 43: Episiotomy

Episiotomy

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks (Figure

43. 1)

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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43. 1

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43. 2

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43. 3

Chapter 44: Bedside Obstetric/Gynecologic Ultrasonography

Bedside Obstetric/Gynecologic Ultrasonography

Indications

Contraindications

Consent

Risks

Landmarks

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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44. 1

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44. 3

Section 8: Neurology

Chapter 45: Lumbar Puncture

Lumbar Puncture

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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45. 1

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45. 2

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45. 3

Chapter 46: Epley Maneuver

Epley Maneuver

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety and Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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46. 1

Chapter 47: Hallpike Test (Dix–Hallpike, Nylan–Barany)

Hallpike Test (Dix–Hallpike, Nylan–Barany)

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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47. 1

Chapter 48: Occipital Nerve Block

Occipital Nerve Block

Introduction

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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48. 1

Section 9: Musculoskeletal. Part A: General

Chapter 49: Methylene Blue Injection/Open Joint Evaluation

Methylene Blue Injection/Open Joint Evaluation

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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49. 1

Chapter 50: Colles Fracture Reduction with Hematoma Block

Colles Fracture Reduction with Hematoma Block

Indications

Contraindications

Procedural Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks: Radiographic

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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50. 1

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50. 2

Chapter 51: Extensor Tendon Repair

Extensor Tendon Repair

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Reading

Table

51. 1: The Verdan Classification System

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51. 1

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51. 2

Chapter 52: Digital Nerve Block

Digital Nerve Block

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique: Seven Approaches

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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52. 1

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52. 2

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52. 3

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52. 4

Chapter 53: Fasciotomy

Fasciotomy

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Table

53. 1: External and Internal Causes of Compartment Syndrome

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53. 1

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53. 2

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53. 3

Chapter 54: Measurement of Compartment Pressures

Measurement of Compartment Pressures

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks/Relevant Anatomy

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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54. 1

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54. 2

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54. 3

Part B: Arthrocentesis

Chapter 55: Knee Arthrocentesis

Knee Arthrocentesis

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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55. 1

Chapter 56: Elbow Arthrocentesis

Elbow Arthrocentesis

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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56. 1

Chapter 57: Ankle Arthrocentesis

Ankle Arthrocentesis

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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57. 1

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57. 3

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57. 4

Chapter 58: Shoulder Arthrocentesis

Shoulder Arthrocentesis

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Supplies

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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58. 1

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58. 2

Chapter 59: Interphalangeal Arthrocentesis

Interphalangeal Arthrocentesis

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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59. 1

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59. 2

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59. 3

Chapter 60: Wrist (Radiocarpal) Arthrocentesis

Wrist (Radiocarpal) Arthrocentesis

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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60. 1

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60. 2

Chapter 61: Arthrocentesis Appendix: Joint Fluid Analysis

Arthrocentesis Appendix: Joint Fluid Analysis

Safety/Quality Tips

Table

61. 1: Synovial Fluid Collection

Table

61. 2: Synovial Fluid Analysis

Part C: Joint Reduction

Chapter 62: Shoulder Dislocation and Reduction

Shoulder Dislocation and Reduction

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks—Figure

62. 1

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Chapter 63: Knee Dislocation and Reduction

Knee Dislocation and Reduction

Indications

Contraindications

Relative Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Technique

Knee Reduction

Postreduction

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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63. 1

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63. 2

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63. 3

Chapter 64: Patellar Dislocation and Reduction

Patellar Dislocation and Reduction

Indications

Contraindications

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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64. 1

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64. 2

Chapter 65: Elbow Dislocation and Reduction

Elbow Dislocation and Reduction

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Technique

Technique: Posterior Dislocation

Technique: Anterior Dislocation

Technique: Medial/Lateral Dislocation

Postreduction Care

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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65. 3

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65. 4

Chapter 66: Hip Dislocation and Reduction

Hip Dislocation and Reduction

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Chapter 67: Ankle Dislocation and Reduction

Ankle Dislocation and Reduction

Indications

Contraindications

Risk/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Lateral Dislocation (Figure

67. 1)

Posterior Dislocation (Figure

67. 1)

Anterior Dislocation

Superior Dislocation

Postreduction Care

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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67. 1

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67. 2

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67. 3

Chapter 68: Digit Dislocation and Reduction

Digit Dislocation and Reduction

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Risks/Consent Issues

Supplies

Neurovascular Examination

Prereduction Radiograph

Technique

Postreduction Neurovascular Examination

Postreduction Radiograph

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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Section 10: Soft Tissue

Chapter 69: Wound Closure and Suture Techniques

Wound Closure and Suture Techniques

Indications

Contraindications

Risk/Consent Issues

Technique

Dermabond (Liquid Adhesive)

Staples

Sutures

Follow-Up and Suture/Staple Removal

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Table

69. 1: Suture Size and Location

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Table

69. 2: Removal Time of Sutures

Chapter 70: Perianal Abscess: Incision and Drainage

Perianal Abscess: Incision and Drainage

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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70. 1

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Chapter 71: Paronychia: Incision and Drainage

Paronychia: Incision and Drainage

Definition

Indications

Contraindications

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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71. 1

Chapter 72: Felon: Incision and Drainage

Felon: Incision and Drainage

Definition

Indications

Contraindications

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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72. 1

Chapter 73: Subungual Hematoma

Subungual Hematoma

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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73. 1

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73. 2

Chapter 74: Escharotomy and Burn Care

Escharotomy and Burn Care

Indications

Contraindications

Risk/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Burn Management

Escharotomy

Disposition

Complications of Escharotomy

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Table

74. 1: Burn Depth Classification

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74. 1

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74. 2

Section 11: Heent

Chapter 75: Epistaxis

Epistaxis

Indication

Procedures

Contraindications

Risks

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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75. 1

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75. 3

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75. 4

Chapter 76: Peritonsillar Abscess

Peritonsillar Abscess

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Figure

76. 1

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76. 3

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76. 4

Chapter 77: Auricular Hematoma Drainage

Auricular Hematoma Drainage

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Technique

Precautions

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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77. 1

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77. 2

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77. 3

Section 12: Nerve Blocks

Chapter 78: Intercostal Nerve Block

Intercostal Nerve Block

Indications

Contraindications

Risk/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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78. 1

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78. 2

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78. 3

Chapter 79: Dental Nerve Blocks

Dental Nerve Blocks

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks and Technique

Supraperiosteal Nerve Block

Infraorbital Nerve Block

Posterior Superior Alveolar Nerve Block

Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block

Mental Nerve Block

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Table

79. 1: Types of Dental Blocks

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79. 1

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79. 2

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79. 3

Chapter 80: Facial Nerve Blocks

Facial Nerve Blocks

Indications

Contraindications

Supplies

Preparation

Landmarks and Techniques

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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80. 1

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80. 4

Chapter 81: Ankle and Foot Nerve Blocks

Ankle and Foot Nerve Blocks

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Technique

Posterior Tibial Nerve Block

Sural Nerve Block

Deep Peroneal Nerve Block

Superficial Peroneal Nerve Block

Saphenous Nerve Block

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

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81. 1

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81. 2

Figure

81. 3

Figure

81. 4

Figure

81. 5

Chapter 82: Wrist Nerve Blocks

Wrist Nerve Blocks

Indications

Contraindications

Complications

Ulnar Nerve Block

Safety/Quality Tips

Median Nerve Block

Safety/Quality Tips

Radial Nerve Block

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Figure

82. 1

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82. 2

Figure

82. 3

Figure

82. 4

Section 13: Foreign Body

Chapter 83: Anorectal Foreign Body Removal

Anorectal Foreign Body Removal

Indications

Contraindications

Key Elements of History

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Figure

83. 1

Chapter 84: Foreign Body Removal: Ticks, Rings, and Fish Hooks

Foreign Body Removal: Ticks, Rings, and Fish Hooks

Indications

Relative Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Technique

Tick Removal

Ring Removal

Fish Hook Removal

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Figure

84. 1

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84. 2

Figure

84. 3

Figure

84. 4

Chapter 85: Eye Foreign Body Removal

Eye Foreign Body Removal

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks—Figure

85. 1

Technique

Foreign Body Visible

Aftercare

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Figure

85. 1

Figure

85. 2

Figure

85. 3

Chapter 86: Ear Foreign Body Removal

Ear Foreign Body Removal

Indications

Technique

Instrumentation

Suction Catheter

Cyanoacrylate (Superglue)

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Figure

86. 1

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86. 2

Figure

86. 3

Chapter 87: Nasal Foreign Body Removal

Nasal Foreign Body Removal

Indications

Contraindications

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Methods of Removal

Figure

87. 1

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87. 2

Figure

87. 3

Figure

87. 4

Chapter 88: Skin and Soft-Tissue Ultrasound

Skin and Soft-Tissue Ultrasound

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Technique

Normal Skin and Soft Tissue (Figure

88. 1)

Pathology

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Figure

88. 1

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88. 2

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88. 3

Figure

88. 4

Figure

88. 5

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88. 6

Section 14: Pediatrics

Chapter 89: Intubation of the Pediatric Patient

Intubation of the Pediatric Patient

Indications

Contraindications

Risks/Consent Issues

Landmarks

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Figure

89. 1

Table

89. 1: Equipment for RSI—“SOAP ME” Mnemonic

Table

89. 2

Table

89. 3: Pharmacology for RSI

Figure

89. 2

Chapter 90: Sedation and Analgesia for the Pediatric Patient

Sedation and Analgesia for the Pediatric Patient

Indications

Contraindications

Risk/Consent Issues

Classification

Presedation Considerations

Technique

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Table

90. 1: American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification

Table

90. 2: Goal of Intervention

Table

90. 3: Type of Procedure

Table

90. 4: Doses of Selected Analgesics

Table

90. 5: List of Selected Agents

Chapter 91: Umbilical Vein Catheterization

Umbilical Vein Catheterization

Indications

Contraindications

Landmarks

Equipment

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Figure

91. 1

Figure

91. 2

Chapter 92: Reduction of Nursemaid’s Elbow (Radial Head Subluxation)

Reduction of Nursemaid’s Elbow (Radial Head Subluxation)

Definition

Indications

Contraindications

Technique

Complications

Safety/Quality Tips

Suggested Readings

Figure

92. 1

Appendix

Remarks