Practical procedures

Abstract

Using this chapterInfiltrating anaesthetic agentsHand hygieneConsentAseptic techniqueSubcutaneous and intramuscular injectionsIntravenous injectionsVenepunctureSampling from a central venous catheterArterial blood gas (ABG) samplingPeripheral venous cannulationFemoral venous catheter insertionCentral venous access: internal jugular veinCentral venous access: subclavian veinCentral venous access: ultrasound guidanceIntravenous infusionsArterial line insertionFine needle aspiration (FNA)Lumbar punctureMale urethral catheterizationFemale urethral catheterizationBasic airway managementOxygen administrationPeak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) measurementInhaler techniqueNon-invasive ventilationPleural fluid aspirationPneumothorax aspirationChest drain insertion (Seldinger)Recording a 12-lead ECGCarotid sinus massageVagal manoeuvresTemporary external pacingDC cardioversionPericardiocentesisNasogastric tube insertionAscitic fluid sampling (ascitic tap)Abdominal paracentesis (drainage)Sengstaken–Blakemore tube insertionBasic interrupted suturingCleaning an open woundApplying a backslabManual handling