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ISBN10: 0071509410 | ISBN13: 9780071509411

CURRENT Procedures Pediatrics, 1st Edition

ISBN10: 0071509410
ISBN13: 9780071509411
By Denise Goodman, Thomas Green, Sharon Unti and Elizabeth Powell

© 2007 Published March 2, 2007

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  • Authoritative coverage of more than 70 pediatric procedures, including peripheral IV insertion, sedation and pain management, blood pressure management, gastric lavage, suturing of lacerations, tympanometry, corneal abrasion and eye patching, regional nerve blocks, , and more!
  • Cohesive organization that begins with the ABCs of procedures (airway, breathing, circulatory support) and progresses to a detailed overview of procedures by organ system
  • Important section on subspecialty procedures offering background information, indications, and pearls to guide the generalist who may need to refer for further evaluation, covering everything from bronchoscopy and echocardiography, to colonoscopy and bone marrow aspiration
  • Handy list of appropriate equipment for a general pediatrics office

CURRENT PEDIATRIC PROCEDURES

Section I: The ABCs of Procedures: Airway, Breathing, Circulatory Support

1Bag-Mask Ventilation

2Placement of Oropharyngeal Airway

3Placement of Nasopharyngeal Airway

4Placement of Endotracheal Tube

5Cricothyrotomy

6Chest Compressions

7Cardioversion and Defibrillation

8Peripheral IV Insertion

9Intraosseous Line Insertion

10Femoral Venous Catheterization

11Arterial Puncture

12Umbilical Artery Cannulation

13Umbilical Vein Cannulation

Section II: Procedures by Organ System General Principles

14Sedation and Pain Management

15Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, and Intradermal Injections

16Considerations regarding maintenance of competency

Respiratory System

17Inhalation Medications

18Tracheostomy Tube Replacement

19Peak Flow Measurements

20Spirometry

21Thoracentesis

22Chest Tube Insertion

Cardiovascular System

23Pericardiocentesis

24Electrocardiography

25Blood Pressure Measurement

Gastrointestinal System

26Nasogastric Tube Insertion

27Gastric Lavage

28Gastrostomy Tube Replacement

29Paracentesis/Peritoneal Lavage

30Hernia Reduction

31Rectal Prolapse Reduction

Genitourinary System

32Straight Urethral Catheterization

33Suprapubic Catheterization

34Paraphimosis Reduction Nervous System

35Lumbar Puncture

Skin and Wounds

36Nail Trephination

37 Ingrown Toenail Treatment

38Molluscum Contagiousum: Cantharidin Therapy

39Common Warts: Cryotherapy

40Mineral Oil Preparation: Diagnosing Scabies

41KOH Preparation

42Superficial Abscess: Treatment

43Lacerations: Suturing

Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat

44Otoscopic Examination

45Tympanometry

46Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube Insertion

47Foreign Body Removal: External Auditory Canal

48Foreign Body Removal: Nasal Cavity

49Anterior Nasal Packing

50Foreign Bodies: Eyelid Eversion and Retraction

51Corneal Abrasion and Eye Patching

52Vision Screening

53Hearing Screening

Orthopedics

54Reduction and Splinting Techniques

55Arthrocentesis

56Regional Nerve Blocks

Section III: Specialty Procedures

57Bronchoscopy

58Internal Jugular and Subclavian Catheterization

59Venous Cutdown

60Cardiac Catheterization

61Echocardiography

62Intracardiac Electrophysiology Studies

63Catheter Ablation

64Tilt Table Testing

65Colonoscopy

66Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

67Electroencephalography

68Kidney Biopsy

69Renal Replacement Therapy

70Bone Marrow Aspiration

71Exchange Transfusion of Newborn

72Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation the Newborn

Section IV: General Pediatric Office Equipment

List of Appropriate Equipment for a general pediatrics office

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