Peripherally inserted central venous catheters
Sandrucci, Sergio (ed)
Peripherally inserted central venous catheters - London : Springer, 2014
Introduction and overview of PICC history; Which material and device? The choice of PICC; Vessel health and preservation: the proactive approach; The choice of a vein in critically ill patients; Advantages, disadvantages, and indications of PICCs in inpatients and outpatients; Ultrasound anatomy of peripheral veins and ultrasound-guided venipuncture; Evaluation techniques of the PICC tip placement; Frequency, diagnosis, and management of occlusive and mechanical PICC complications; Clinical problems associated with the use of peripheral venous approaches: infections; C;inical problems associated with the use of peripheral venous approaches in clinical practice: thrombosis; Maneuvers, precautions, and tricks for PICC positioning procedure; The ""off-label"" use of PICCs; Venous access devices and emotional response in oncologic patients: diagnostic and management aspects; Peripheral and inserted central catheters: mediological aspects; The PICC team
The aim of this book is to teach the fundamentals of this emerging technique. Advice is provided on choice of materials; maneuvers for positioning of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs), techniques for evaluation of PICC tip placement; prevention, diagnosis, and management of complications; and organization of a dedicated team within a hospital or a supportive care program. Legal and economic issues are also considered. The book will be of interest to a wide range of professionals, including nutritionists, oncologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and radiologists."
8847056640
Intravenous Catheters
Intravenous Therapy
Peripherally inserted central venous catheters - London : Springer, 2014
Introduction and overview of PICC history; Which material and device? The choice of PICC; Vessel health and preservation: the proactive approach; The choice of a vein in critically ill patients; Advantages, disadvantages, and indications of PICCs in inpatients and outpatients; Ultrasound anatomy of peripheral veins and ultrasound-guided venipuncture; Evaluation techniques of the PICC tip placement; Frequency, diagnosis, and management of occlusive and mechanical PICC complications; Clinical problems associated with the use of peripheral venous approaches: infections; C;inical problems associated with the use of peripheral venous approaches in clinical practice: thrombosis; Maneuvers, precautions, and tricks for PICC positioning procedure; The ""off-label"" use of PICCs; Venous access devices and emotional response in oncologic patients: diagnostic and management aspects; Peripheral and inserted central catheters: mediological aspects; The PICC team
The aim of this book is to teach the fundamentals of this emerging technique. Advice is provided on choice of materials; maneuvers for positioning of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs), techniques for evaluation of PICC tip placement; prevention, diagnosis, and management of complications; and organization of a dedicated team within a hospital or a supportive care program. Legal and economic issues are also considered. The book will be of interest to a wide range of professionals, including nutritionists, oncologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and radiologists."
8847056640
Intravenous Catheters
Intravenous Therapy