Basic Second and Third Trimester Obstetric Ultrasound
Chapter 34 Basic Second and Third Trimester Obstetric Ultrasound Equipment In the first trimester, the fetus is best visualized with a transvaginal transducer of 5 to 7 MHz. The second…
Penile Biopsy
Chapter 46 Penile Biopsy Common indications Penile lesions that are not identifiable as benign or that fail to respond to therapy should be biopsied for a definitive diagnosis and treatment….
Colposcopy Examination
Chapter 29 Colposcopy Examination Common indications Colposcopy is used to evaluate cervical abnormalities found on Pap smear cytology, visual screening with acetic acid, or to evaluate visible abnormalities (Figure 29-1)….
Shoulder Injection—Subacromial Approach
Chapter 47 Shoulder Injection—Subacromial Approach Common indications Corticosteroid injections can improve symptoms of osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis of the shoulder joint (Figure 47-1). FIGURE 47-1 Shoulder osteoarthritis. Equipment The equipment…
Trochanteric Bursa Injection
Chapter 48 Trochanteric Bursa Injection Common indications Inflammation of the trochanteric bursa leads to chronic, intermittent pain along the lateral hip and tenderness directly over the trochanteric bursa. Corticosteroid injection…
Shoulder Dislocation Reduction
Chapter 52 Shoulder Dislocation Reduction Common indications Shoulder dislocation is a common injury in sports or activities that involve high-velocity injuries such as skiing or contact sports. The most common…
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
Chapter 30 Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) Common indications A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is performed to remove high-grade dysplasia (CIN II and CIN III) from the cervix in…
Vulvar Biopsy
Chapter 21 Vulvar Biopsy Common indications Vulvar lesions that are not identifiable as benign or that fail to respond to therapy should be biopsied for a definitive diagnosis and treatment…
Lumbar Puncture
Chapter 36 Lumbar Puncture Common indications Lumbar puncture is a common procedure used in the evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and central nervous system (CNS) pressure. The most common indication…
Thoracentesis
Chapter 37 Thoracentesis Common indications Thoracentesis is performed to sample or remove fluid that is in the pleural space for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Fluid removed from the chest…
