ABC of Practical Procedures

Contributors. Preface. 1) Introduction. 2) Consent and Documentation. 3) Universal Precautions and Infection Control. 4) Use of Local Anaesthetics and Safe Sedation. 5) Sampling: Blood Taking and Cultures. 6) Sampling: Arterial Blood Gases. 7) Sampling: Lumber Puncture. 8) Sampling: Ascitic Tap. 9) Sampling: Pleural Aspiration. 10) Access: Intravenous Cannulation. 11) Access: Central Venous. 12) Access: Emergency - Intraosseous Access and Venous Cutdown. 13) Therapeutic: Airway - Basic Airway Manoeuvres and Adjuncts. 14) Therapeutic: Airway - Insertion of Laryngeal Mask Airway. 15) Therapeutic: Endotracheal Intubation. 16) Therapeutic: Ascitic Drain. 17) Therapeutic: Chest Drain. 18) Monitoring: Urinary Catheterisation. 19) Monitoring: Central Line. 20) Monitoring: Arterial line. 21) Specials: Suturing and Joint Aspiration. 22) Specials: Paediatric Procedures. 23) Specials: Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Index.