Skin Grafting
CHAPTER 33 Skin Grafting Thomas N. Told Pinch (Patch) Grafting Pinch grafting (also known as patch grafting; first described in 1872) is a method of treating leg ulcers by grafting…
Extensor Tendon Repair
CHAPTER 189 Extensor Tendon Repair David T. Bortel Acute extensor tendon injuries are common and for the most part may be addressed surgically as an outpatient procedure in an acute…
Tube Thoracostomy and Emergency Needle Decompression of Tension Pneumothorax
CHAPTER 212 Tube Thoracostomy and Emergency Needle Decompression of Tension Pneumothorax Scott Savage Tube thoracostomy, or chest tube insertion, is performed to evacuate air or fluid from the pleural space….
Insertion of Essure (Hysteroscopically Assisted Female Sterilization)
CHAPTER 148 Insertion of Essure (Hysteroscopically Assisted Female Sterilization) Stephen A. Grochmal, Lydia A. Watson, Dale A. Patterson Female tubal sterilization remains the most widely utilized method of permanent contraception…
Shoulder Dislocations
CHAPTER 196 Shoulder Dislocations Jeffrey V. Smith Dislocations of the shoulder are quite common. Approximately 50% of shoulder injuries in the emergency department are dislocations. Anterior dislocations are far more…
Abdominal Paracentesis
CHAPTER 201 Abdominal Paracentesis Eric Skye Paracentesis, or an “abdominal tap,” is an important clinical procedure for primary care clinicians. With the advent of new radiologic and minimally invasive techniques,…
Dorsal Slit for Phimosis
CHAPTER 119 Dorsal Slit for Phimosis Morteza Khodaee, Gary Yen Although the exact definition of phimosis is still controversial, this condition has been recognized since ancient times. Phimosis can be…
Microdermabrasion and Dermalinfusion
CHAPTER 58 Microdermabrasion and Dermalinfusion Basil M. Hantash, Sandy T. Liu Microdermabrasion: Background The concept of smoothing the skin by removing or abrading the upper layers can be dated as…
Intraosseous Vascular Access
CHAPTER 198 Intraosseous Vascular Access Raymond F. Jarris, Jr., Grant C. Fowler One of the most frustrating and difficult challenges faced by a clinician is the establishment of vascular access…
Nasogastric and Nasoenteric Tube Insertion
CHAPTER 203 Nasogastric and Nasoenteric Tube Insertion Yong Sik Kim Nasogastric intubation (nasogastric tube insertion) is a common procedure performed in the hospital, emergency department, and office settings. The nasogastric…
