Vacuum Devices for Erectile Dysfunction
CHAPTER 125 Vacuum Devices for Erectile Dysfunction John R. Holman Erectile dysfunction is a common medical problem occurring in nearly 30 million American men. Vacuum devices to promote erection are…
Drawing Blood Cultures
CHAPTER 217 Drawing Blood Cultures Theodore O’Connell Bacteremia and septicemia are potentially life-threatening conditions caused by a variety of microorganisms. The successful isolation of microorganisms from blood requires an understanding…
Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids
CHAPTER 38 Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids Harris Mones, Dennis LaRavia The skin of predisposed individuals may respond to injury or surgery by developing excessive growths known as hypertrophic scars or…
Electrical Cardioversion
CHAPTER 210 Electrical Cardioversion Jeremy Fish Transthoracic direct-current electrical shock, or electrical cardioversion, is a safe and effective procedure for terminating most sustained tachyarrhythmias. It is useful for converting acute…
Suprapubic Catheter Insertion and/or Change
CHAPTER 113 Suprapubic Catheter Insertion and/or Change Robert E. James, James R. Palleschi Suprapubic catheters are normally used to provide short-term urinary drainage. If the patient’s age or comorbid conditions…
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
CHAPTER 221 Antibiotic Prophylaxis Coral D. Matus, Scott F. Ross Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis The publication of new American Heart Association guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis by…
Nursemaid’s Elbow: Radial Head Subluxation
CHAPTER 194 Nursemaid’s Elbow Radial Head Subluxation Russell D. White, Christopher F. Adams Nursemaid’s elbow (radial head subluxation [RHS]) or “pulled elbow” is a common injury to children under 7…
Self-Injection Therapy for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
CHAPTER 122 Self-Injection Therapy for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction Robert E. James, James R. Palleschi Significant advances have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction. Although…
Unna Paste Boot: Treatment of Venous Stasis Ulcers and Other Disorders
CHAPTER 41 Unna Paste Boot Treatment of Venous Stasis Ulcers and Other Disorders Paul W. Davis Background Venous stasis leg ulcers are the most common type of ulcers on the…
Suprapubic Tap or Aspiration
CHAPTER 114 Suprapubic Tap or Aspiration Robert E. James, James R. Palleschi Suprapubic aspiration is a valuable diagnostic procedure, and, occasionally, it may even be a valuable therapeutic tool. In…
