Ophthalmologic Procedures
Chapter 62 Ophthalmologic Procedures Kevin J. Knoop and William R. Dennis The following discussion focuses on procedures performed by emergency clinicians during the evaluation and treatment of injuries and diseases…
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Extensor and Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand, Wrist, and Foot
Chapter 48 Extensor and Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand, Wrist, and Foot Peter E. Sokolove and David K. Barnes Extensor Tendons Extensor tendons are quite superficial, covered only by…
Tube Thoracostomy
Chapter 10 Tube Thoracostomy Thomas D. Kirsch and Jordan Sax Review Box 10-1 Tube thoracostomy: indications, contraindications, complications, and equipment. Tube thoracostomy is a procedure used to evacuate an abnormal…
Nerve Blocks of the Thorax and Extremities
Chapter 31 Nerve Blocks of the Thorax and Extremities Mark Spektor and John J. Kelly Virtually every peripheral nerve can be blocked at some point along its course from the…
Mechanical Ventilation
Chapter 8 Mechanical Ventilation Jairo I. Santanilla Introduction Mechanical ventilation (MV) is an important tool for resuscitation of critically ill patients in the emergency department (ED). It is vital that…
Prehospital Immobilization
Chapter 46 Prehospital Immobilization Anne Klimke and Molly Furin Modern emergency medical service (EMS) was created in 1966 as a result of the National Highway Safety Act. Since then, provision…
Emergency Dental Procedures
Chapter 64 Emergency Dental Procedures Kip R. Benko Complaints pertaining to the teeth and supporting maxillofacial structures are common, and patients frequently go to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation….
Central Venous Catheterization and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
Chapter 22 Central Venous Catheterization and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring Christopher R. McNeil, Salim R. Rezaie and Bruce D. Adams Review Box 22-1 Central venous catheterization: indications, contraindications, complications, and…
Peritoneal Procedures
Chapter 43 Peritoneal Procedures Michael S. Runyon and John A. Marx† Paracentesis and diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) constitute the two primary intraperitoneal procedures. They are fundamentally similar in purpose and…
Splinting Techniques
Chapter 50 Splinting Techniques Carl R. Chudnofsky Splints are used frequently in the emergency department (ED) for temporary immobilization of fractures and dislocations and for definitive treatment of soft tissue…
