Essence of Clinical Procedures for Medical Students

 

Edited by
Cyprian Mendonca
Consultant Anaesthetist
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry


 

While the information provided in this book is believed to be accurate and presented in good faith, neither the editor or the authors accept the responsibility or liability for any damage arising from the actions based on this book. Every effort has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Nevertheless, the authors and editors can make no warranties that the information contained herein is totally free from errors. Readers are strongly advised to pay careful attention to information provided by the manufacturer of any drugs or equipment they plan to use. The ultimate responsibility for actions and drug administration rests with the medical practitioner.


Preface:

This book is aimed at providing simple and concise reading material for the medical students and graduates in their foundation year one on key clinical procedures performed during emergency care of an ill patient. Some procedures are performed for the purpose of monitoring the patients and some are used for therapeutic purpose. In this book only more important and frequently performed procedures are included. Along with steps of performing procedure, relevant anatomy and physiology knowledge also included.

I hope this book will serve the medical students and graduates in their foundation years a useful reference.

Cyprian Mendonca


Contents

 1: Central venous catheterisation
Chris Beet, Cyprian Mendonca
   
 2: Arterial cannulation
Shefali Chaudhari, Cyprian Mendonca
   
 3: Peripheral venous cannulation
Meghna Sharma, Cyprian Mendonca
   
 4: Nasogastric tube insertion
Anuji Amarasekara, Cyprian Mendonca
   
 5: Lumbar puncture
Chandra Vaidyanath
   
 6: Blood Transfusion
Vinesh Mistry
   
 7: Intercostal drain insertion
Peter Rose, Cyprian Mendonca
   
 8: Electrocardiogram
Payal Kajekar, Cyprian Mendonca

 

Contributors:

Dr Chandra Vaidyanath, Specialty Trainee, Warwickshire School of Anaesthesia
Dr Chris Beet, Specialty Trainee, Warwickshire School of Anaesthesia
Dr Meghna Sharma, Specialty Trainee, Warwickshire School of Anaesthesia
Dr Payal Kajekar, Specialty Trainee, Warwickshire School of Anaesthesia
Dr Peter Rose, Specialty Trainee, Warwickshire School of Anaesthesia
Dr Shefali Chaudhari, Specialty Trainee, Warwickshire School of Anaesthesia
Dr Vinesh Mistry, Specialty Trainee, Warwickshire School of Anaesthesia


Acknowledgements:

I would like to thank Jason McAllistair for his help with illustrations.


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