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Your first experiences of on-the-ward patient care can be daunting - even terrifying - as well as rewarding. But don't panic!
These concise walk-throughs of common practical procedures, written by two young physicians, will help.



		Preparing a Patient for a Procedure
		Venipuncture
		Cannulation
		Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Measurement
		Urinary Catheterization – Male
		Urinary Catheterization – Female
		Subcutaneous (SC) and Intramuscular (IM) Injections
		Electrocardiograms (Ecgs) and Cardiac Monitors
		Lumbar Puncture
		Nasogastric Tubes
		Pleural Tap
		Giving Intravenous (IV) Drugs and Fluids
		Ascitic Tap and/or Drainage (Paracentesis)
		Chest Drain Insertion
		Chest Drain Removal
		Central Line Placement
by Miles Witham, BMBCh, MRCP(UK), Clincal Lecturer in Aging and Health, Section of Aging and Health, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee and Paramjit Jeetley, MBChB, MRCP(UK), Cardiology Research Registrar, Department of Cardiology, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow Adapted with permission from Crash Course: House Officer's Guide, Mosby 2004.

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