Practical medical procedures at a glance / Rachel Katherine Thomas; with contributions from Catherine Jane Taylor, Aletta Elizabeth Richards, Diana Elizabeth Thomas.
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TextPublication details: Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2015.Description: xi, 120 p. : 28 cm. illISBN: - 9781118632857 (paper)
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- RC55 THO 2015
- WB 102
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: PrefaceAcknowledgementsHow to use your textbookAbout the companion websitePart 1 Introduction1. Overview of practical procedures2. Non-technical skills3. Waste, sharps disposal and injuriesPart 2 Common preliminary components4. Identifying a patient5. Consent, capacity and documentation6. Hand hygiene and personal protective equipment7. Scrubbing in8. AsepsisPart 3 Common non-invasive ward procedures9. Measuring vital signs10. Writing a safe prescriptionPart 4 Common invasive ward procedures11. Performing venepuncture12. Taking blood cultures13. Inserting a cannula in a peripheral vein14. Measuring blood glucose15. SuturingPart 5 Administering medications16. Administering intravenous infusions17. Administering intravenous infusions of blood and blood products18. Administering parenteral medications19. Administering injectionsPart 6 Common procedures - respiratory20. Measuring arterial blood gas21. Administering oxygen therapy22. Using inhalers and nebulisers23. Assessing respiratory function24. Using airway manoeuvres and simple adjuncts25. Ventilating with a bag valve mask devicePart 7 Common procedures - cardiology26. Recording a twelve lead electrocardiogram27. Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitationPart 8 Common procedures - gastroenterology28. Inserting a nasogastric tube29. Performing a digital rectal examinationPart 9 Common procedures - urology30. Performing urinalysis31. Inserting a bladder catheterPart 10 Common procedures - ENT32. Performing otoscopyPart 11 Common procedures - ophthalmology33. Performing ophthalmoscopyPart 12 Common procedures - end of life care34. Confirming and certifying deathPart 13 Supplementary resourcesMCQsAnswersFurther reading and referencesIndex.
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