1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910694137303321

Titolo

Northern lights and procurement plights : the effect of the ANC program on federal procurement and Alaska native corporation : joint hearing before the Committee on Government Reform and the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, second session, June 21, 2006

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (vi, 366 p.) : ill

Soggetti

Government purchasing - Alaska

Public contracts - Alaska

Alaska Native corporations

Government purchasing

Public contracts

Alaska

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911018884303321

Titolo

Central venous catheters

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009

ISBN

9786613203281

9781283203289

1283203286

9780470750186

0470750189

9780470319215

0470319216

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (269 p.)

Collana

Wiley Series in Nursing ; ; v.24

Altri autori (Persone)

HamiltonHelen

BodenhamAndrew

Disciplina

616.130754

617/.05

Soggetti

Intravenous catheterization

Blood-vessels - Cutdown

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Central Venous Catheters; Contents; Contributors; Preface; 1 The history of central venous access; Introduction; The origins of venous access; Venous access and the development of parenteral nutrition; Venous access and chemotherapy; Routes of insertion; Percutaneous infraclavicular subclavian vein catheterisation; A supraclavicular approach to subclavian vein catheterisation; Conclusion; 2 Applied anatomy of the central veins; Introduction; What is a central vein?; Routes of access to a central vein; Anatomical variations of central veins; Where should the catheter tip lie?; Microanatomy

Adjacent structuresChoosing the best approach to the best vein; The best approach; Conclusion; 3 Patient examination and assessment: choice of devices; Introduction; Information and informed consent; Choice of anaesthetic techniques; Physical examination and assessment; Vascular assessment; Cardiovascular; Infection issues;



Radiological assessment; Laboratory assessments; Conclusion; 4 Catheter design and materials; Introduction; Material differences; Thrombosis: the relative risks between materials; Infection; Catheter design; Insertion techniques; Needle design; Catheter size

Common types of cathetersTunnelled cuffed catheters; Apheresis and Haemodialysis catheters; Totally implanted ports; Anchorage devices; Conclusion; 5 Cannulation of the jugular veins; Introduction; The internal jugular vein; Applied anatomy of the IJV; Insertion techniques; Basic technique for IJV cannulation; Specific considerations; Factors influencing success; Complications; The external jugular vein; Conclusions; 6 Venous access via the femoral vein; Introduction; Anatomy of the femoral vein; Use of the femoral vein; Vascular access devices for the femoral approach; Landmark technique

Use of ultrasoundTechnical considerations; Temporary use of the femoral vein; Long-term use of the femoral vein; Catheter tip position; Advantages and disadvantages of femoral venous access; Removal; Conclusion; 7 Central venous access via the subclavian and axillary veins; Introduction; Applied anatomy; Insertion techniques; Conclusion; 8 Peripherally inserted central catheters; Introduction; Objectives; Peripherally inserted central catheters; Midline catheters; Patient assessment; Selection of patients; Benefits of PICCs; Consent and patient information; Measurements; Insertion procedures

UltrasoundPower injection; Catheter rupture/damage; Conclusion; Appendix; 9 Ultrasound-guided venous access; Introduction; Rationale for the use of ultrasound; Limitations of ultrasound guidance; What is the evidence that ultrasound is helpful?; Ultrasound probe selection; Applied ultrasound anatomy; Verification of needle-tip placement; Conclusion; 10 The role of diagnostic and interventional radiology in the placement and management of central venous catheters; Introduction; Imaging modalities; Imaging venous anatomy; Image-guided CVC placement

Management of CVC-related complications: the radiologist's role

Sommario/riassunto

This book addresses all the issues a patient may experience prior to receiving a VAD. Selection of equipment, practical aspects of technique, the pros and cons of the various veins, and modifications of technique for certain circumstances are examined. Covereage also includes the roles played by radiologists, anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, and other team memebers. Throughout the chapters a reference is made to the IV Therapy Standards published by the Royal College of Nursing IV Therapy Forum in 2003. Each chapter is evidence based and fully referenced.