Vacuum-Assisted Delivery
Chapter 16 Vacuum-Assisted Delivery Common indications Vacuum-assisted delivery is commonly indicated to assist in the completion of the second stage of labor for patients with an inadequate propulsive force to…
Shave Biopsy
Chapter 2 Shave Biopsy Common indication A shave biopsy is used to remove the protruding portion of a raised skin lesion when a full-thickness sample is not required. Advantages of…
Scalp Lead Placement
Chapter 13 Scalp Lead Placement Common indication Intrapartum fetal monitoring with continuous fetal heart rate monitoring can be occasionally difficult to obtain through the maternal abdomen. In these situations, a…
Intrauterine Pressure Catheter Placement
Chapter 14 Intrauterine Pressure Catheter Placement Common indication When it is not possible to fully assess the pressure of uterine contractions with external monitors, an intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) can…
Vaginal Delivery
Chapter 11 Vaginal Delivery Common indications A vaginal delivery begins with the second stage of labor, which begins when the cervix is fully dilated. Confirm that the cervix is fully…
Ingrown Nail Removal
Chapter 10 Ingrown Nail Removal Common indications A wedge excision of the margins of the great toe nail is performed to treat recurrent infection of the ingrown nail. Ablation of…
Electrosurgery
Chapter 9 Electrosurgery Common indications Electrosurgery is a powerful method in performing medically necessary and cosmetic skin procedures in the office setting. The most common cases involve the removal of…
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Chapter 6 Abscess Incision and Drainage Common indications An abscess is a localized infection characterized by a collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue. A small abscess may respond to…
Wart Treatment
Chapter 7 Wart Treatment Common indications Patients frequently request the removal of warts to decrease discomfort and for cosmetic concerns (Figure 7-1). FIGURE 7-1 Plantar wart. Key steps Warts can…
