This book offers a comprehensive, step-by-step, and highly illustrated introduction to common clinical procedures, designed to support learners and practitioners across emergency, urgent, and primary care settings. Written in clear, accessible language, it serves as a user-friendly reference for performing 77 essential clinical procedures, ranging from those performed routinely to less frequently used, high-stakes interventions where timely and accurate action is critical.
The third edition of this text has been heavily updated to reflect the latest guidelines and evidence-based practices. One of its most significant enhancements is the expanded and integrated use of point-of-care and bedside ultrasound for procedural guidance. Detailed text, graphics, and video instruction demonstrate how ultrasound can improve procedural accuracy, increase confidence, and reduce complications, making it an indispensable tool for modern clinical practice. In addition, the book thoroughly introduces sonography at a fundamental level, ensuring that even beginners can understand and apply ultrasound techniques effectively.
Edited and written by a team of academically accomplished physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, the book emphasizes an interprofessional approach throughout. This perspective highlights collaboration among healthcare professionals and reflects real-world clinical environments, where teamwork is essential for safe and effective patient care.
All procedures are presented in a consistent, system-based format, allowing for quick and easy access to information. Each procedure includes background considerations, clear indications and contraindications, step-by-step techniques for safe and correct performance, special considerations, potential complications, post-procedure care, and key patient education points. This structured approach ensures that readers can quickly understand not only how to perform a procedure, but also when and why it should be done.
The learning experience is reinforced with original photographs, high-quality illustrations, line drawings, tables, videos, and sonographic footage. These visual aids enhance comprehension and help bridge the gap between theory and hands-on practice. Throughout the text, abundant “Clinical Pearls” provide practical insights drawn from years of real clinical experience, offering tips that can significantly improve procedural success and patient outcomes. Each chapter also includes extensive references, further strengthening the book’s value as a reliable clinical resource.
Key features of this edition include 16 completely new chapters covering a wide range of newly added procedures, as well as extensive updates and expansions to previous chapters. The book also presents a corresponding list of CPT codes, making it particularly useful for clinicians who need to align clinical practice with documentation and billing requirements. Organized by body system, the text allows rapid navigation and efficient use in both learning and clinical settings.
To further enhance learning, the book includes CourseConnect: Know It. Use It. Test It. – The Smarter Way to Learn and Succeed. This interactive learning platform complements the print textbook by offering engaging activities that simplify complex concepts, improve retention, and support mastery of course content. Learners can track their progress through real-time analytics and self-assessments, helping them identify strengths and focus on areas that need improvement. With seamless access to an eText and study tools, CourseConnect enables learning anytime and anywhere. Additionally, Course Coach provides timely answers, summaries, and practice questions to build confidence and keep learners moving forward.
With continuous access to CourseConnect included with purchase, this book stands as a complete, modern, and practical resource for mastering clinical procedures and excelling in clinical education and practice.
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