24 Lumbar puncture
Equipment (Figure 24.1)
Technique
Aftercare
Common anatomical pitfalls
Top tips
27 25 Bone marrow aspirate Equipment (Figure 25.1) Pre‐procedure Procedure Clotting requirements for a bone marrow aspirate
28 26 Ascitic tap Equipment (Figure 26.1) Contraindications Pre‐procedure Procedure Post‐procedure Top tips
29 27 Paracentesis Indications Equipment (Figure 27.1) Pre‐procedure Procedure Post‐procedure Complications
30 28 Knee aspiration Equipment (Figure 28.1) Indications Procedure Aftercare Common anatomical pitfalls (Figure 28.3) Anatomical top tips
31 29 Skin biopsy Equipment (Figure 29.1) Indications Procedure Anatomical pitfalls Top tips
32 30 Basic suturing Equipment (Figure 30.1) Choice of suture Factors determining the choice of sutures and needles Technique Variations in suturing techniques Removal of sutures Anatomical pitfalls
33 31 Basic anastomotic techniques Equipment (Figure 31.1a–c) Technique Types (Figure 31.2) Anatomical pitfalls: Bowel Anatomical pitfalls: Vascular Aftercare: Bowel Aftercare: Vascular
34 32 Abscess drainage and debridement Equipment (Figure 32.1) Procedure (Figure 32.2) Aftercare Pitfalls Anatomical top tips
35 33 Bag mask ventilation (adults) Equipment (Figure 33.1) Technique (Figure 33.2) Aftercare Common anatomical pitfalls Top tips
36 34 Endotracheal intubation (adults) Equipment (Figure 34.1) Technique Aftercare Common anatomical pitfalls Top tips
37 35 Needle cricothryoidotomy (adults) Equipment (Figure 35.1) Technique Aftercare Common
