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Fifth Edition
By
. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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
Karen Carlson, RN, MN, CCNS, Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Carlson Consulting Group, Bellevue, WA; Clinical Faculty, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing, University of Wahington, Seattle, WA
Description
AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care offers comprehensive coverage of procedures unique to the critical care environment. This edition
is thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the current state of critical care nursing practice. Information is presented
in a highly illustrated step-by-step format with supporting rationales for each step of every procedure. This resource also emphasizes
evidence-based practice and provides complete coverage of the latest clinical studies.
Contents
UNIT I. Pulmonary System
Section 1: Airway Management
1. Combitube Insertion and Removal AP NEW!
2. Endotracheal Intubation
(Perform) AP
3. Endotracheal Intubation (Assist)
4. Endotracheal Tube and Oral Care
5. Extubation / Decannulation (Perform) AP
6. Extubation
/ Decannulation (Assist)
7. Laryngeal Mask AP NEW!
8. Nasopharyngeal Airway Insertion
9. Oropharyngeal Airway Insertion
10. Suctioning – Endotracheal or Tracheostomy Tube
11. Tracheal Tube Cuff Care
12. Tracheostomy Tube CareSection 2: Special Pulmonary Procedures
13. Continuous End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
14. Continuous Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
15. Oxygen Saturation Monitoring by
Pulse Oximetry
16. Manual Pronation TherapySection 3: Thoracic Cavity Management
17. Autotransfusion
18. Chest Tube Placement
(Perform) AP
19. Chest Tube Placement (Assist)
20. Chest Tube Removal (Perform) AP
21. Chest Tube Removal (Assist)
22. Closed Chest Drainage
System
23. Needle Thoracostomy (Perform) AP
24. Thoracentesis (Perform) AP
25. Thoracentesis (Assist)Section 4: Ventilatory Management
26. Arterial-Venous Oxygen Difference Calculation
27. Auto-PEEP Calculation
28. Compliance and Resistance Measurement
29. Manual Self-Inflating
Resuscitation Bag
30. Oxygenation Indices
31. Shunt Calculation
32. Ventilatory Management – Volume and Pressure Modes
33. Weaning Criteria
(Negative Inspiratory Pressure, Positive End-Expiratory Pressure, Spontaneous Tidal Volume, Vital Capacity Measurement)
34. Weaning Process
UNIT II. Cardiovascular System
Section 5: Cardiac Emergencies
35. Automated External Defibrillation
36. Cardioversion
37.
Defibrillation (External)
38. Defibrillation (Internal)
39. Emergent Open Sternotomy (Perform) AP
40. Emergent Open Sternotomy (Assist)
41. Pericardiocentesis (Perform) AP NEW!
42. Pericardiocentesis (Assist)Section 6: Cardiac Pacemakers
43. Atrial Electrogram
44. Atrial Overdrive Pacing (Perform) AP
45. Epicardial Pacing Wire Removal AP NEW!
46. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
47. Permanent
Pacing (Assessing Function)
48. Temporary Transcutanous (External) Pacing
49. Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker Insertion (Perform) AP
50. Temporary Transvenous and Epicardial PacingSection 7: Circulatory Assist Devices
51. Intraaortic Balloon Pump Management
52. External Counterpressure with Pneumatic Antishock Garments
53. Ventricular Assist DevicesSection 8: Electrocardiographic Leads
and Cardiac Monitoring
54. Electrophysiologic Monitoring: Hardwire and Telemetry
55. Extra Electrocardiographic Leads: Right Precordial
and Left Posterior Leads
56. Continuous ST Segment Monitoring
57. Twelve-Lead ElectrocardiogramSection 9: Hemodynamic Monitoring
58. Arterial Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP
59. Arterial Catheter Insertion (Assist), Care and Removal
60. Blood Sampling from Arterial
Catheter
61. Blood Sampling from Central Venous Catheters NEW!
62. Blood Sampling from Pulmonary Catheter
63. Cardiac Output Measurement
Techniques (invasive)
64. Central Venous Catheter Removal
65. Central Venous Catheter Site Care
66. Central Venous / Right Atrial Pressure
Monitoring
67. Esophageal Doppler Monitoring of Aortic Blood Flow: Probe Insertion NEW!
68. Esophageal Doppler Monitoring of Aortic
Blood Flow: Care and Removal NEW!
69. Left Atrial Catheter, Care and Assisting with Removal
70. Non-invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring:
Impedance Cardiography
71. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP
72. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Assist) and Pressure
Monitoring
73. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Removal
74. Pulmonary Artery Catheter and Pressure Lines, Troubleshooting
75. Single and Multiple
Pressure Transducer SystemsSection 10: Special Cardiac Procedures
76. Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal AP
77. Pericardial Catheter
Management
78. Transesophageal Echocardiography (Assist) NEW!Section 11: Vascular Access
79. Arterial Puncture AP
80. Central
Venous Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP
81. Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Assist)
82. Implantable Venous Accessing Device: Access,
Deaccess and Care AP NEW!
83. Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion
84. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) AP
85. Venipuncture
UNIT III. Neurologic System
Section 12: Neurologic Monitoring
86. Bi-Spectral Index Monitoring NEW!
87. Brain Tissue
Oxygenation Monitoring NEW!
88. Intracranial Bolt Insertion (Assist), Care, and Troubleshooting
89. Intraventricular Catheter Insertion
(Assist), Care, and Troubleshooting
90. Jugular Venous Oxygen Saturation (SVO2) Monitoring: Insertion (Assist), Care, and Removal
91.
Lumbar Subarachnoid Catheter Insertion for Cerebral Spinal Fluid Pressure Monitoring and Drainage
92. Neurological Monitoring System
NEW!
93. Transcranial Doppler Monitoring APSection 13: Special Neurologic Procedures
94. Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Assessment
95. External Warming / Cooling Devices
96. Ice-Water Caloric Testing for Vestibular Dysfunction (Assist)
97. Lumbar Punctures (Perform)
AP
98. Lumbar and Cisternal Punctures (Assist)Section 14: Traction Management
99. External Fixation Device Insertion (Assist)
100. Halo Traction Care
101. Tong and Pin Care
102. Traction MaintenanceSection 15: Pain Management
103. Epidural Catheters
104. Peripheral Nerve Stimulators
105. Patient Controlled Analgesia NEW!
106. Major Nerve Sheath Infusions: Femoral, Intrapleural,
and Tibial NEW!
UNIT IV. Gastrointestinal System
107. Esophagogastric Tamponade Tube
108. Gastric Lavage in Hemorrhage and Overdose
109. Gastric Tonometry NEW!
110. Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring
111. Nasogastric Tube Insertion, Care, and Removal
112. Paracentesis
(Perform) AP
113. Paracentesis (Assist)
114. Peritoneal Lavage (Perform) AP
115. Peritoneal Lavage (Assist)
116. Scleral Endoscopic Therapy
UNIT V. Renal System
Section 16: Renal Replacement
117. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies
118. Hemodialysis
119.
Peritoneal DialysisSection 17: Special Renal Procedures
120. Apheresis, Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange (Assist)
UNIT VI.
Hematologic System
Section 18: Fluid Management
121. Blood and Blood Component Administration
122. Blood Pump Use
123. Continuous
Arteriovenous Rewarming
124. Massive Transfusion Devices
125. Transfusion Reaction ManagementSection 19: Special Hematologic Procedures
126. Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration (Perform) AP
127. Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration (Assist)
128. Determination of Microhematocrit
via Centrifuge
UNIT VII. Integumentary System
Section 20: Burn Wound Management
129. Donor Site Care
130. Burn Wound Care
131. Skin Graft CareSection 21: Special Integumentary Procedures
132. Intracompartmental Pressure Monitoring
133. Pressure Reducing
Devices: Lateral Rotation Therapy
134. Wound Closure AP
135. Suture Removal NEW!Section 22: Wound Management
136. Cleaning,
Irrigating, Culturing, and Dressing an Open Wound
137. Debridement: Pressure Ulcers, Burns, and Wounds AP NEW!
138. Dressing Wounds
with Drains
139. Drain Removal
140. Pouching a Wound
141. Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) System for Wounds NEW!
UNIT VIII. Nutrition
142. Enteral Nutrition
143. Parenteral Nutrition
144. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG), Gastrostomy, or Jejunostomy Tube Care
145. Small-Bore Feeding Tube Insertion and Care
UNIT IX. End of Life
146. Advance Directives
147. Determination of Death AP
148.
Care of Organ Donors
149. Identification of Potential Organ Donors
150. Request for Organ Donation
151. Non-Heart Beating Organ Donation
NEW!
152. Withholding/Withdrawing Life Sustaining Treatment
UNIT X. Calculating Medication Doses
153. Calculating Doses, Flow
Rates, and Administration of Continuous Intravenous Infusions
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 1280 pages, publication date: APR-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-0452-7
ISBN-10: 0-7216-0452-8
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 27 Sep 2008
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