Musculoskeletal Injection Skills
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
Published in October 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-7506-4372-6 (ISBN)
Description
This invaluable handbook is a logical and practical guide to the use of injections in the treatment of common musculoskeletal conditions. Superbly illustrated and especially designed for quick access to vital information, Musculoskeletal Injection Skills provides all the necessary background information together with step-by-step descriptions of the most commonly-used injection techniques. Basic pharmacology, equipment, safety precaution and general principles are all covered prior to a discussion of specific techniques appropriate to each individual injection site.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Primary: Physiotherapists, sports medicine practitioners, GPs
Secondary: Students undertaking the orthopaedic medicine courses, orthopaedic surgeons, nurses
Secondary: Students undertaking the orthopaedic medicine courses, orthopaedic surgeons, nurses
Illustrations
120 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-4372-6 (9780750643726)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Part 1: Theory of Injection Therapy: Absorption and elimination of drugs; Drug nomenclature; Local anaesthetics; Corticosteroids; Basic quippment; Safety considerations; Aseptic technique; General injectoin procedure; Emergencies and complications; Record keeping; Suggested treatment protocols; Part 2: Practice of Injection Therapy: Regional approach; Each area, including signs and symptoms to diagnosis; Injection volume; Needle and syringe decision making process; Method of delivery; After care; Courses