Essential Procedures for Emergency, Urgent, and Primary Care Settings: A Clinical Companion

A comprehensive, step-by-step, well-illustrated introduction to common clinical procedures.This text is a user-friendly guide to performing 77 clinical procedures, ranging from those commonly performed to those infrequently called upon when minutes count in emergency, urgent, and primary care settings. This heavily updated third edition includes current and comprehensive text, graphic, and video instruction on the use of bedside ultrasound for procedural guidance in order to increase procedural accuracy and mitigate complications. Edited and written by academically accomplished physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, an interprofessional approach to the performance of procedures is highlighted throughout the book.Procedures are consistently formatted and presented in clear language with step-by-step detail organized by system-specific categories for easy access to information. Each procedure includes background considerations, indications & contraindications for performing the procedure, technique for safe and correct performance, special considerations, complications, post-procedure considerations, and patient education points. Original photos, supplemental videos, high quality sonographic footage, line drawings, and tables reinforce the guidelines and procedures. Abundant "Clinical Pearls" throughout the manuscript offer practical applications of key information representing years of clinical technical experience. Extensive references at the end of each chapter further enhance the book's utility. Study, practice, and assess your understanding of course content with CourseConnect―an interactive learning platform included with your purchase.Key Features:Delivers 16 completely new chapters covering a plethora of newly added procedures, incorporating an interprofessional approach to performing procedures.Previous chapters have been extensively updated and expanded.Provides new illustrative videos.Presents a corresponding list of CPT codes.Delivers current, concise, step-by-step information for performing 77 commonly and less commonly used clinical procedures.Provides abundant four-color photos and figures illustrating each procedure.Organized by body system to provide fast access to key information.Enriched with point of care ultrasound guided procedures.Thoroughly introduces and teaches sonography at the most fundamental level as an important tool to enhance accuracy of procedures.Reflects latest guidelines and evidence-based practice.Includes prominently displayed links to numerous videos throughout the text.Maximize Your Learning with CourseConnect – Included with Your Print Purchase! Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course. Master Complex Concepts – Interactive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retention. Track Your Progress – Real-time analytics and self-assessments help you identify strengths and focus on areas for improvement. Study Anytime, Anywhere – Enjoy seamless access to your eText and study tools whenever and wherever you need them. Help Whenever You Need It – Course Coach provides answers, summaries, and practice questions to keep you moving forward and build confidence. Through purchase of this product, you'll get a license to continuous access to this CourseConnect course for as long as you need it, subject to our Terms of Use.  Read more