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Interventional Critical Care
A Manual for Advanced Care Practitioners
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by Dennis A. Taylor, Scott P. Sherry and Ronald F. Sing
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Main description:

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of the interventional procedures that can be performed in intensive care settings. The book addresses fundamentals of the indications and technical aspects of procedures, and identifies pitfalls and resource needs. In addition, a section is dedicated to a discussion of the staff-preparation, hemodynamic, and anesthetic concerns necessary for all procedures. Chapters focus on the following specific concerns: airway, thoracic, ENT, vascular, abdominal, genitourinary, neurologic, and musculoskeletal. A brief review of the existing literature addressing these particular topics accompanies each section. Extensive illustrations and diagrams are also included to enhance the readers’ experience.

Authored by a multi-disciplinary team of experts in their fields, Interventional Critical Care: A Manual for Advanced Care Practitioners serves as a comprehensive resource for advanced care practitioners and physicians for performing and preparing for procedures in the ICU.


Feature:

The first single source dedicated to “interventional” procedures in the ICU


Written by a multi-disciplinary team of experts in their fields

Extensive illustrations and diagrams enhance the reader's experience


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This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of the interventional procedures that can be performed in intensive care settings. The book addresses fundamentals of the indications and technical aspects of procedures, and identifies pitfalls and resource needs. In addition, a section is dedicated to a discussion of the staff-preparation, hemodynamic, and anesthetic concerns necessary for all procedures. Chapters focus on the following specific concerns: airway, thoracic, ENT, vascular, abdominal, genitourinary, neurologic, and musculoskeletal. A brief review of the existing literature addressing these particular topics accompanies each section. Extensive illustrations and diagrams are also included to enhance the readers’ experience.

Authored by a multi-disciplinary team of experts in their fields, Interventional Critical Care: A Manual for Advanced Care Practitionersserves as a comprehensive resource for advanced care practitioners iv>and physicians for performing and preparing for procedures in the ICU.


Contents:

Foreword.- Preface.- Part 1. Administrative Considerations.- 1. The Multidisciplinary ICU Team.- 2. The Surgical Setting: ICU vs. OR.- 3.Patient Safety.- 4. The Administrative Process: Credentialing, Privileges, and Maintenance of Certification.- 5. Billing and Coding for Procedures.- Part 2. Airway Procedures.- 6. Airway Management in the ICU.- 7. Rescue Airway Techniques in the ICU.- 8. Emergency Airway: Cricothyroidotom.- 9. Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy.- 10. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Bronchoscopy.- Part 3. Vascular Access Procedures.- 11. Arterial Access and Monitoring.- 12. Central Venous Catheterization with and without Ultrasound Guidance.- 13. Pulmonary Artery Catheters.- 14. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters.- 15. Intraosseous Access Techniques in the ICU.- 16. Temporary Transvenous Pacemakers.- 17. Intra-aortic Balloon Pump.- Part 4. Thoracic Procedures.- 18. Thoracentesis.- 19. Needle Chest Decompression.- 20. Tube Thoracostomy (Chest Tube).- 21. Pericardiocentesis.- Part 5. Neurological Procedures.- 22. Intercranial Pressure Monitors and Bolts (ICP).- 23. Extraventricular Drains and Ventriculostomy.- 24. Lumbar Puncture and Drainage.- Part 6. Maxofacial Procedures.-  25. Drainage of the Maxillary Sinus.- 26. Nasal Packing for Epistaxis.- Part 7. Gastrointestinal and Urologic Procedures.- 27. Enteral Access.-  28. Placement of the Difficult Nasogastric Tube.- 29. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy.- 30. Flexible Intestinal Endoscopy.- 31. Common Urologic Procedures in the ICU Setting.- Part 8. Abdominal Procedures.- 32. Paracentesis.- 33. Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage.- 34. Bedside Laparoscopy in the ICU.- 35. Decompressive Laparotomy.- 36. The Open Abdomen and Temporary Abdominal Closure Techniques.- Part 9. Musculoskeletal Procedures.- 37. Fracture Immobilization and Splinting.- 38. Skeletal Traction and External Fixation in Fracture Management.- 39. Compartment Measurements.- 40. Fasciotomies.- 41. Amputation in the ICU Setting.- 42. Wound Management in the ICU.- Part 10. Special Procedures and Concepts.- 43. Vena Cava Filtration.- 44. Left Ventricular Assist Devices.- 45. Extra Corporal Membrane Oxygenation and Extracorporeal Life Support.- Index.
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PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN-13: 9783319252841
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing)
Publication date: April, 2016
Pages: 698
Availability: Not available (reason unspecified)
Subcategories: Anaesthetics and Pain, Critical Care Medicine, General, Nursing, Respiratory Medicine

MEET THE AUTHOR

Dr. Dennis A. Taylor was educated at Wake Forest University (BA in Biology and Psychology and MBA in Healthcare Administration), Appalachian State University (M.Ed. in Curriculum Design and Adult Education), Seton Hall University (BSN and MSN as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) and received his doctorate (DNP) from the University of South Carolina.  He was recognized as a Fellow in the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM) in 2010. Dr. Taylor is currently the Assistant Vice President, Carolinas HealthCare System Center for Advanced Practice. His current responsibilities include representing over 1,500 advanced practice nurses and physician assistants across the Carolinas HealthCare System. He is directing the largest postgraduate transition to practice Fellowship program for nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the United States with over 56 Fellows. In addition, Dr. Taylor continues his clinical practice in the Department of Surgery and Trauma Services where he continues to study and research venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in adult and pediatric patients.

Dr. Scott P. Sherry completed his undergraduate education at the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a BS in Emergency Health Services in 1995. He served as a paramedic with New Castle County, Delaware EMS for several years before returning to school. In 2002 he graduated from Finch University (now known
as Rosalind Franklin University) in North Chicago, Illinois with an MS in Physician Assistant Studies. In 2014 he was recognized as Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Sherry currently works at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR for the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery. His interests include utilization of APP in trauma and critical care, coding and billing, emergency medical services and trauma systems.
Dr. Ronald F. Sing is a Professor of Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center and an adjunct Professor of Surgery for the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill. Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is an 814-bed adult acute care hospital with a 234-bed pediatric hospital and includes an American College of Surgeons verified Level I trauma center. Despite his busy clinical schedule, Dr. Sing remains actively engaged in research and education. He has over 200 PubMed citations and is actively involved with students, residents, and advanced care practitioners.

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