Handbook Of Percutaneous Central Venous Catheterisation

This book describes the management of percutaneous central venous catheterization (CVC), one of the the most frequently performed procedures in critical care medicine. New techniques, insertion, and complications associated with the insertion of catheters are covered.

This new manual responds to the increasing interest in ultrasound devices which are designed to improve successful vascular access and to reduce complications, and to the continued usefulness of central venous access in a wide range of clinical applications. Manual of Percutaneous Central Venous Catheterisation 3rd Edition was conceived by Professor Michael Rosen, and is now written by leading experts in this field. New chapters devoted to the long term care of patients with central venous catheters by a leading practitioner in intensive care medicine New section deals with practical aspects of arterial cannulation Complete practical guidance for improving successful and complication-free access brought together in one volume

A portable handbook with essential practical information for catheter use such as venous anatomy, catheter designs, indications of use, catheter placement, catheter care and catheter complications.

Add the new "bible" of catheter placement to your library! As the number of patients requiring venous access continues to grow rapidly, catheter placement procedures have become an integral part of every radiology department. This practical book presents a comprehensive overview of virtually every topic pertaining to central catheters, describing everything you need to provide optimal patient care. Throughout, leading experts offer "helpful hints" on dealing with commonly occurring problems. The book is filled with key information on topics such as venous anatomy, indications, catheter designs, and the newest technology in the field. It covers the entire process: from choosing the ideal catheter and proper placement to treating complications and post-surgical follow-up. Benefit from these special features: More than 250 detailed illustrations show every step of central catheter placement "How-to-do-it" format enhances understanding of the procedures Authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different catheters Here is the essential review of venous access that all interventional and general radiologists, nephrologists, and vascular surgeons need to become proficient in radiological catheter placement. For residents, it is an ideal introduction to the field and board preparation guide.

This book addresses all the issues a patient may experience prior to receiving a VAD. Selection of equipment, practical aspects of technique, the pros and cons of the various veins, and modifications of technique for certain circumstances are examined. Covereage also includes the roles played by radiologists, anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, and other team memebers. Throughout the chapters a reference is made to the IV Therapy Standards published by the Royal College of Nursing IV Therapy Forum in 2003. Each chapter is evidence based and fully referenced.

Indications for central venous cannulation in critically ill patients have increased dramatically, but central venous access has the drawbacks of morbidity and a scarcity of experienced operators. Ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access offers a solution, in that it reduces morbidity and can be performed by a dedicated nursing team. The aim of this book is to teach the fundamentals of this emerging technique. Advice is provided on choice of materials; maneuvers for positioning of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs), techniques for evaluation of PICC tip placement; prevention, diagnosis, and management of complications; and organization of a dedicated team within a hospital or a supportive care program. Legal and economic issues are also considered. The book will be of interest to a wide range of professionals, including nutritionists, oncologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and radiologists.