AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 6th Edition
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The AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care, 6th Edition presents procedures for the critical care environment in an illustrated, consistent, and step-by-step format. The Procedures and Patient Monitoring sections are presented in a tabular format that includes special considerations and rationales for each intervention. References have been meticulously reviewed to ensure that the most authoritative and timely standards of practice are used. Additionally, the references supporting care recommendations are identified according to the latest AACN Evidence Leveling System to ensure that you have a complete understanding of the strength of the evidence base.
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- UNIQUE! AACN-sponsored content ensures the highest standards of practice
- Comprehensive, clear, easy-to-use format allows you to quickly find and review the exact content you need
- Rationales provide complete information on every procedure
- Identified AP procedures help you judge whether a procedure is in your scope of practice
- Patient safety highlighted with new icons for patient identification and time-out Joint Commission Universal Protocols
- CDC Standard Precautions for hand washing and applying protective clothing and equipment highlighted with new icons
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- UNIQUE! Clarity of Evidence Leveling helps you quickly grasp the strength of the evidence supporting the care recommendations
- Reviewed and Updated References comply with the highest standards of critical care practice
- Alphabetical procedures index inside the front cover provides easy access
- Reader-friendly design changes make it easier to identify and utilize special features
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UNIT I Pulmonary System
Section One
Airway Management: Michael W. Day
1. Combitube Insertion and Removal AP
2. Endotracheal Intubation (Perform) AP
3. Endotracheal Intubation (Assist)
4. Endotracheal Tube and Oral Care
5. Extubation/Decannulation (Perform) AP
6. Extubation/Decannulation (Assist)
7. Laryngeal Mask Airway AP
8. Emergency Cricothyroidotomy (Perform) NEW!
9. Emergency Cricothyroidotomy (Assist) NEW!
10. Nasopharyngeal Airway Insertion
11. Oropharyngeal Airway Insertion
12. Suctioning: Endotracheal or Tracheostomy Tube
13. Tracheal Tube Cuff Care
14. Tracheostomy Tube Care
Section Two
Special Pulmonary Procedures: Michael W. Day
15. Continuous End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
16. Continuous Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
17. Oxygen Saturation Monitoring by Pulse Oximetry
18. Pronation Therapy
Section Three
Thoracic Cavity Management: Michael W. Day
19. Autotransfusion
20. Chest Tube Placement (Perform) AP
21. Chest Tube Placement (Assist)
22. Chest Tube Removal (Perform) AP
23. Chest Tube Removal (Assist)
24. Closed Chest Drainage System
25. Needle Thoracostomy (Perform) AP
26. Thoracentesis (Perform) AP
27. Thoracentesis (Assist)
Section Four
Ventilatory Management: Michael W. Day
28. Noninvasive Ventilation (CPAP and BiPAP Masks) NEW!
29. Arterial-Venous Oxygen Content Difference (a-v DO2) and Oxygen Transport (Delivery) and Consumption Calculations
30. Auto-PEEP Calculation
31. Compliance and Resistance Measurement
32. Manual Self-Inflating Resuscitation Bag
33. Indices of Oxygenation
34. Shunt Calculation
35. Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (Through an Artificial Airway)---Volume and Pressure Modes36. Standard Weaning Criteria—Negative Inspiratory Pressure, Positive End-Expiratory Pressure, Spontaneous Tidal Volume, Vital Capacity, and Rapid Shallow Breathing Index
37. Weaning Process
38. Peripheral Nerve Stimulators
UNIT II Cardiovascular System
Section Five
Cardiac Emergencies: Debra Wiegand
39. Automated External Defibrillation
40. Cardioversion
41. Defibrillation (External)
42. Defibrillation (Internal) AP
43. Emergent Open Sternotomy (Perform) AP
44. Emergent Open Sternotomy (Assist)
45. Pericardiocentesis (Perform) AP
46. Pericardiocentesis (Assist)
Section Six
Cardiac Pacemakers: Debra Wiegand
47. Atrial Electrogram
48. Atrial Overdrive Pacing (Perform) AP
49. Epicardial Pacing Wire Removal AP
50. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
51. Permanent Pacemaker (Assessing Function)
52. Temporary Transcutanous (External) Pacing
53. Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker Insertion (Perform) AP
54. Temporary Transvenous and Epicardial Pacing
Section Seven
Circulatory Assist Devices: Debra Wiegand
55. Intraaortic Balloon Pump Management
56. Ventricular Assist Devices
Section Eight
Electrocardiographic Leads and Cardiac Monitoring: Debra Wiegand
57. Electrophysiologic Leads and Cardiac Monitoring
58. Extra Electrocardiographic Leads: Right Precordial and Left Posterior Leads
59. Continuous ST-Segment Monitoring
60. Twelve-Lead Electrocardiogram
Section Nine
Hemodynamic Monitoring: Debra Wiegand
61. Arterial Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP
62. Arterial Catheter Insertion (Assist), Care and Removal
63, Arterial Pressure-Based Cardiac Output Monitoring
6. Blood Sampling From an Arterial Catheter
65, Blood Sampling from a Central Venous Catheter
66. Blood Sampling From a Pulmonary Artery Catheter
67. Cardiac Output Measurement Techniques (Invasive)
68. Central Venous Catheter Removal
69. Central Venous Catheter Site Care
70. Central Venous/Right Atrial Pressure Monitoring
71. Left Atrial Catheter: Care and Assisting With Removal
72. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP
73. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Assist) and Pressure Monitoring
74. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Removal
75. Pulmonary Artery Catheter and Pressure Lines, Troubleshooting
76. Single- and Multiple-Pressure Transducer Systems
Section Ten
Special Cardiac Procedures: Debra Wiegand
77. Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal AP
78. Pericardial Catheter Management
79. Transesophageal Echocardiography (Assist)
Section Eleven
Vascular Access: Debra Wiegand
80. Arterial Puncture AP
81. Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP
82. Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Assist)
83. Implantable Venous Access Device: Access, Deaccess, and Care AP
84. Intraosseous Devices
85. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter AP
UNIT III Neurologic System
Section Twelve
Neurologic Monitoring: Patricia A. Blissitt
86. Bispectral Index Monitoring
87. Brain Tissue Oxygenation Monitoring: Insertion (Assist), Care, and Troubleshooting
88. Intracranial Bolt and Fiberoptic Catheter Insertion (Assist), Intracranial Pressure Monitoring, Care, Troubleshooting, and Removal
89. Combination Intraventricular/Fiberoptic Catheter Insertion (Assist) and Monitoring
90. Jugular Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring: Insertion (Assist), Care, Troubleshooting, and Removal
91. Lumbar Subarachnoid Catheter Insertion (Assist) for Cerebral Spinal Fluid Pressure Monitoring and Drainage
92. Intraventricular Catheter with External Transducer for Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage and Intracranial Pressure Monitoring93. Transcranial Doppler Monitoring AP
Section Thirteen
Special Neurologic Procedures: Pat Blissitt
94. External and Intravascular Warming/Cooling Devices
95. Lumbar Puncture (Perform) AP
96 Lumbar Puncture (Assist)
Section Fourteen
Traction Management: Patricia A. Blissitt
97. Application of Tongs or Halo Ring for Use in Cervical Traction