Foreword -- Preface -- Part 1. Administrative Considerations -- 1. The Multidisciplinary ICU Team -- 2. The Surgical Setting: ICU vs. OR -- 3.Patient Safety -- 4. The Administrative Process: Credentialing, Privileges, and Maintenance of Certification -- 5. Billing and Coding for Procedures -- Part 2. Airway Procedures -- 6. Airway Management in the ICU -- 7. Rescue Airway Techniques in the ICU -- 8. Emergency Airway: Cricothyroidotom -- 9. Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy -- 10. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Bronchoscopy -- Part 3. Vascular Access Procedures -- 11. Arterial Access and Monitoring -- 12. Central Venous Catheterization with and without Ultrasound Guidance -- 13. Pulmonary Artery Catheters -- 14. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters -- 15. Intraosseous Access Techniques in the ICU -- 16. Temporary Transvenous Pacemakers -- 17. Intra-aortic Balloon Pump -- Part 4. Thoracic Procedures -- 18. Thoracentesis -- 19. Needle Chest Decompression -- 20. Tube Thoracostomy (Chest Tube) -- 21. Pericardiocentesis -- Part 5. Neurological Procedures -- 22. Intercranial Pressure Monitors and Bolts (ICP) -- 23. Extraventricular Drains and Ventriculostomy -- 24. Lumbar Puncture and Drainage -- Part 6. Maxofacial Procedures -- 25. Drainage of the Maxillary Sinus -- 26. Nasal Packing for Epistaxis -- Part 7. Gastrointestinal and Urologic Procedures -- 27. Enteral Access -- 28. Placement of the Difficult Nasogastric Tube -- 29. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy -- 30. Flexible Intestinal Endoscopy -- 31. Common Urologic Procedures in the ICU Setting -- Part 8. Abdominal Procedures -- 32. Paracentesis -- 33. Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage -- 34. Bedside Laparoscopy in the ICU -- 35. Decompressive Laparotomy -- 36. The Open Abdomen and Temporary Abdominal Closure Techniques -- Part 9. Musculoskeletal Procedures -- 37. Fracture Immobilization and Splinting -- 38. Skeletal Traction and External Fixation in Fracture Management -- 39. Compartment Measurements -- 40. Fasciotomies -- 41. Amputation in the ICU Setting -- 42. Wound Management in the ICU -- Part 10. Special Procedures and Concepts -- 43. Vena Cava Filtration -- 44. Left Ventricular Assist Devices -- 45. Extra Corporal Membrane Oxygenation and Extracorporeal Life Support -- Index. v>.

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of the interventional procedures that can be performed in intensive care settings. The book addresses fundamentals of the indications and technical aspects of procedures, and identifies pitfalls and resource needs. In addition, a section is dedicated to a discussion of the staff-preparation, hemodynamic, and anesthetic concerns necessary for all procedures. Chapters focus on the following specific concerns: airway, thoracic, ENT, vascular, abdominal, genitourinary, neurologic, and musculoskeletal. A brief review of the existing literature addressing these particular topics accompanies each section. Extensive illustrations and diagrams are also included to enhance the readers� experience. Authored by a multi-disciplinary team of experts in their fields,�Interventional Critical Care: A Manual for Advanced Care Practitionersserves as a comprehensive resource for advanced care practitioners�iv>and physicians for performing and preparing for procedures in the ICU.