On Call Procedures (On Call Series)

By Stephen D. BresnickGregg A. AdamsStephen D. Bresnick MD DDS, et al.

Book Overview

This new pocket sized volume in the W.B. Saunders On Call Series provides essential guidance for the procedures readers are likely to perform while on call. This concise, quick-reference gives indications and step-by-step instructions for safely and effectively performing a variety of invasive medical and surgical procedures.Focuses on an individual bedside procedure in each chapter, offering guidance on indications, anatomy and landmarks, techniques, complications, and problems.Organizes patient problems according to the body systems where they are most frequently encounteredsuch as abdominal procedures, gastrointestinal tubes or neurologic proceduresfor easy reference.
Contains a helpful section covering all the general considerations readers need to be aware of prior to performing procedures.Illustrates and clarifies essential concepts with over 100 line drawings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 072167304X
• ISBN13: 9780721673042
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.8" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding resource

This book very clearly presents important information to the reader about procedures needed in medicine. It has helped me immensely on rounds and on call.