Venepuncture and Cannulation : a practical guide [E-Book]

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Prelims; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 What are venepuncture and cannulation?; Chapter 2 An overview of the circulatory system and the related anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vascular system; Chapter 3 Vein selection; Chapter 4 Preparing yourself, your environment and your patient; Chapter 5 Venepuncture techniques; Chapter 6 Venepuncture -- when things go wrong; Chapter 7 Cannulation; Chapter 8 Cannulation technique; Chapter 9 Cannulation -- when things go wrong; Chapter 10 Reducing risks when carrying out venepuncture and cannulation

Appendix 1 Self-assessment checklist for venepuncture to ensure safe practice Appendix 2 Self-assessment checklist for cannulation to ensure safe practice; References; Index

Venepuncture and Cannulation - A Practical Guide offers an easy-to-read, comprehensive account of the practical procedures of venepuncture and intravenous cannulation. It provides the underlying theory and underpinning knowledge required, as well as a step-by-step approach that will enable healthcare practitioners to carry out these procedures safely, efficiently and with confidence.This book is intended as a supplementary resource for those involved in practising or teaching these procedures, for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their knowledge, and for novice practitioners learning.

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