Full Description
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 cathetersHere 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.
Contents
1. Establishing (and Maintaining) a Venous Access Service2. Vascular Anatomy of the Central and Peripheral Veins3. Techniques of Venous Catheter Placement4. Central Venous Catheters: Materials, Designs, and Selection5. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and Ports6. Tunneled Catheters and Chest Ports7. Access for Hemodialysis8. Catheter Placement in Pediatric Patients9. Placement of Central Catheters in Specific Circumstances10. Alternative Routes of Catheter Placements11. Catheter Malfunction: Diagnosis and Treatment12. Catheter Care13. Complications of Central Venous Access14. Central Venous Access Catheter Infections: An Overview15. Catheter and Port Removal: Techniques and Follow-Up Care
