Essential Clinical Procedures

1032 Pages·2020·18.789 MB·English

by  Richard Dehn, David Asprey

Essential Clinical Procedures
FOURTH EDITION
Richard Dehn, MPA, PA-C
Professor
College of Health and Human Services
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Northern Arizona University Phoenix Biomedical Campus
Flagstaff, Arizona
Professor of Practice
Department of Biomedical Informatics
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
David Asprey, PhD, PA-C
Professor and Program Director
Physician Assistant Program
College of Medicine, University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

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Contents
Cover
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
Videos
Chapter 1: Anoscopy
Abstract
Background and History
Indications
Contraindications
Potential Complications
Essential Anatomy and Physiology
Patient Preparation
Materials
Follow-Up Care and Instructions
Chapter 2: Arterial Puncture
Abstract
Background and History
Indications
Contraindications
Potential Complications
Essential Anatomy and Physiology
Patient Preparation
Materials
Special Considerations
Follow-Up Care and Instructions
Chapter 3: Blood Pressure Measurement
Abstract
Introduction
Background and History
Indications
Contraindications
Potential Complications
Essential Anatomy and Physiology
Patient Preparation
Selecting Proper Cuff Size
Time of Measurement
Training and Competencies
Materials for Blood Pressure Measurement
Special Considerations
Assessment of Orthostatic Blood Pressure
Materials for Measuring Orthostatic Blood Pressure
Follow-Up Care and Instructions
Chapter 4: Casting and Splinting
Abstract
Background and History
Indications
Contraindications
Potential Complications
Expected Outcomes
Essential Anatomy and Physiology
Patient Preparation
Materials
Materials Used for Applying a Short-Arm Cast
Materials Used for Applying a Short-Leg Cast
Materials Used for Applying a Short-Arm Ulnar Gutter Splint
Materials Used for Applying a Short-Leg Posterior Mold Splint
Materials Used for Applying a Lower Leg Sugar Tong Splint
Follow-Up Care and Instructions
Future Considerations
Chapter 5: Cryosurgery
Abstract
Background and History
Indications
Contraindications
Potential Complications
Essential Anatomy and Physiology
Patient Preparation
Materials
Special Considerations
Follow-Up Care and Instructions
Chapter 6: Dermatologic Procedures
Abstract
Biopsy
Materials Used to Perform a Shave or Saucerization Biopsy
Materials Used to Perform a Snip Biopsy
Materials Used to Perform a Cure ttage
Punch Biopsy
Materials Used to Perform a Punch Biopsy
Excisional Biopsy
Materials Used to Perform an Excisional Biopsy
Electrosurgery
Materials Used to Perform Electrosurgery
Acne Surgery
Materials Used to Perform Acne Surgery
Chapter 7: Draining/Evacuation of Subungual Hematomas
Abstract
Background and History
Indications
Contraindications
Potential Complications
Essential Anatomy and Physiology
Patient Preparation
Materials
Special Considerations
Follow-Up Care and Instructions
Disposal of Materials
Chapter 8: Endometrial Biopsy
Abstract
Background and History
Indications
Contraindications
Potential Complications
Essential Anatomy
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Patient Preparation
Materials
Follow-Up Care and Instructions