Common procedures in internal medicine: improving knowledge and minimizing complications.
Hosp Pract (1995)
; 37(1): 121-7, 2009 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20877180
ABSTRACT
Internal medicine physicians have long been trained with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to become proficient at certain medical procedures. Specifically, the lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and central venous catheter placement are common medical procedures encountered during residency. Despite recent changes that no longer require documented competency in procedure performance, many residents and their attending supervisors continue to perform these procedures on a regular basis. In private practice many internists care for patients requiring these procedures. This review will summarize basic steps followed in these 4 medical procedures and highlight methods to minimize associated complications.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Spinal Puncture
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Practice Patterns, Physicians'
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Catheterization, Central Venous
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Catheterization, Peripheral
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Paracentesis
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Internal Medicine
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Hosp Pract (1995)
Journal subject:
HOSPITAIS
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States