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Edited By Debra Lynn-McHale Wiegand, RN, MSN, CS, CCRN, Predoctoral Fellow, International Center of Research for Women, Children and Families, University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, PA; Staff Nurse, Surgical Cardiac Care Unit, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
By . American Association of Critical-Care Nu
Description
The AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care, 6th Edition presents procedures for the critical care environment in an illustrated, consistent,
and step-by-step format. The Procedures and Patient Monitoring sections are presented in a tabular format that includes special considerations
and rationales for each intervention. References have been meticulously reviewed to ensure that the most authoritative and timely standards
of practice are used. Additionally, the references supporting care recommendations are identified according to the latest AACN Evidence
Leveling System to ensure that you have a complete understanding of the strength of the evidence base.
70. Central Venous/Right Atrial Pressure Monitoring
71. Left Atrial Catheter: Care and Assisting With Removal
72. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP
73. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Assist) and Pressure Monitoring
74. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Removal
75. Pulmonary Artery Catheter and Pressure Lines, Troubleshooting
76. Single-
and Multiple-Pressure Transducer Systems
Section Ten
Special Cardiac Procedures: Debra Wiegand
77. Arterial and
Venous Sheath Removal AP
78. Pericardial Catheter Management
79. Transesophageal Echocardiography (Assist)
Section
Eleven
Vascular Access: Debra Wiegand
80. Arterial Puncture AP
81. Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP
82. Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Assist)
83. Implantable Venous Access Device: Access, Deaccess, and Care AP
84.
Intraosseous Devices
85. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter AP
UNIT III Neurologic System
Section Twelve
Neurologic Monitoring: Patricia A. Blissitt
86. Bispectral Index Monitoring
87. Brain Tissue Oxygenation Monitoring:
Insertion (Assist), Care, and Troubleshooting
88. Intracranial Bolt and Fiberoptic Catheter Insertion (Assist), Intracranial Pressure
Monitoring, Care, Troubleshooting, and Removal
89. Combination Intraventricular/Fiberoptic Catheter Insertion (Assist) and Monitoring
90. Jugular Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring: Insertion (Assist), Care, Troubleshooting, and Removal
91. Lumbar Subarachnoid
Catheter Insertion (Assist) for Cerebral Spinal Fluid Pressure Monitoring and Drainage
92. Intraventricular Catheter with External
Transducer for Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage and Intracranial Pressure Monitoring93. Transcranial Doppler Monitoring AP
Section
Thirteen
Special Neurologic Procedures: Pat Blissitt
94. External and Intravascular Warming/Cooling Devices
95.
Lumbar Puncture (Perform) AP
96 Lumbar Puncture (Assist)
Section Fourteen
Traction Management: Patricia A. Blissitt
97. Application of Tongs or Halo Ring for Use in Cervical Traction
98. Halo Ring and Vest Care
99. Pin Site Care:
Cervical Tongs and Halo Pins
100. Cervical Traction Maintenance
Section Fifteen
Pain Management: Patricia A. Blissitt
101. Epidural Catheters: Assisting with Insertion and Pain Management
102. Patient-Controlled Analgesia
103. Peripheral
Nerve Blocks: Assisting with Insertion and Pain Management
UNIT IV Gastrointestinal System
Section Sixteen
Special
Gastrointestinal Procedures: Eleanor Fitzpatrick
104. Esophagogastric Tamponade Tube
105. Gastric Lavage in Hemorrhage
and Overdose
106. Intraabdominal Pressure Monitoring
107. Paracentesis (Perform) AP
108. Paracentesis (Assist)
109. Peritoneal Lavage (Perform) AP
110. Peritoneal Lavage (Assist)
111. Endoscopic Therapy
UNIT V Renal System
Section Seventeen
Renal Replacement: Teresa Preuss
112. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies
113. Hemodialysis
114. Peritoneal Dialysis
UNIT VI Hematologic System
Section Eighteen
Fluid Management: Teresa Preuss
115.
Use of a Massive Transfusion Device and a Pressure Infusor BagSection NineteenSpecial Hematologic Procedures: Teresa Preuss
116.
Apheresis and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (Assist)
117. Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration (Perform) AP
118. Bone
Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration (Assist)
UNIT VII Integumentary System
Section TwentyBurn Wound Management: Mary Beth Makic
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