Atlas of Emergency Medicine Procedures

Part I. Vascular Procedures

1. Arterial Cannulation (Radial and Femoral)
Jeffrey Kile, Katrina John, Amish Aghera

2. Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access
Coben Thorn, L. Connor Nickels

3. Central Venous Line Placement: Internal Jugular Vein, Subclavian Vein, and Femoral Vein
Kevin D. Ergle, Zachary B. Kramer, Jason Jones, Rohit Pravin Patel

4. Pulmonary Artery Catheter
Rohit Pravin Patel, Marie-Carmelle Elie

5. Noninvasive Cardiac Monitoring: The Edwards Vigileo System
Dawood G. Dalaly, Rohit Pravin Patel

6. Peripheral Venous Cutdown
Jeffrey Kile, Katrina John, Amish Aghera

Part II. Airway and Vascular Procedures

7. Bag-Valve-Mask Ventilation
Braden Hexom, Tatiana Havryliuk

8. Awake Orotracheal Intubation
Benjamin M. Mahon, Justin Bennett, Lars K. Beattie

9. Rapid-Sequence Intubation
Ram A. Parekh

10. Direct Laryngoscopy
Bharath Chakravarthy, Weston Seipp

11. Laryngeal Mask Airway
Sohan Parekh

12. Combitube
Clint Masterson

13. Assessment of the Difficult Airway
Melinda W. Fernandez, Lars K. Beattie

14. GlideScope
Sohan Parekh

15. Endotracheal Tube Introducer (Bougie)
Joseph Rabinovich

16. Lighted Stylet Intubation
Benjamin M. Mahon, Lars K. Beattie

17. Fiber-Optic Stylet Intubation (Rigid and Semirigid)
Joseph Rabinovich

18. Storz Video Laryngoscope
Joseph Rabinovich

19. Cricothyroidotomy
Henry Young, Shannon Toohey, Bharath Chakravarthy, Lars K. Beattie

20. Tracheostomy Tube Malfunction
Deena Bengiamin, Bharath Chakravarthy

21. Percutaneous Transtracheal Jet Ventilation
Clint Masterson

Part III. Thoracic Procedures

22. Needle Thoracostomy
Lucas McArthur, Christian Fromm

23. Chest Tube Thoracostomy
Brandon R. Allen, Latha Ganti

24. Thoracentesis
Lee Richard Donner, Michael Anana

25. Open Chest Wounds and Flail Chest
Jacob J. Glaser, Carlos J. Rodriguez

26. Emergent Resuscitative Thoracotomy, Open Cardiac Massage, and Aortic Occlusion
Kevin M. Jones, Jay Menaker

27. Lung Ultrasonography
Ali H. Dabaja, L. Connor Nickels, Rohit Pravin Patel

Part IV. Cardiac Procedures

28. Repair of Cardiac Injuries
Ronald Tesoriero

29. Synchronized Electrical Cardioversion
Jason Jones, Ann Tsung, Marie-Carmelle Elie

30. Unsynchronized Cardioversion (Defibrillation)
Matthew R. Tice, Zachary B. Kramer, Marie-Carmelle Elie

31. Transcutaneous Pacing
Nour Rifai, Christian Coletti

32. Transvenous Cardiac Pacing
Katrina John, Jeffrey Kile, Amish Aghera

33. Pericardiocentesis (Optional: Ultrasound Guidance)
Katrina Skoog Nguyen, L. Connor Nickels, Rohit Pravin Patel

34. Ultrasound Evaluation of Pulmonary Embolism and Heart Strain
Giuliano Portu, L. Connor Nickels, Marie-Carmelle Elie

35. Pacemaker Evaluation in the Emergency Department
Joseph D. Romano, Christian Coletti

Part V. Spine Evaluation

36. Cervical Collar Placement
Justin Bennett, Lars K. Beattie

37. Cervical Spine Clearance
Braden Hexom, Tatiana Havryliuk

38. Log Roll
Justin Bennett, Lars K. Beattie

Part VI. Neurologic and Neurosurgical Procedures

39. Burr Hole Craniotomy
Latha Ganti

40. External Ventricular Drain Placement
Latha Ganti

41. Lumbar Puncture in Adults
Kevin Tench, L. Connor Nickels, Rohit Pravin Patel

42. Reflex Eye Movements (Doll’s Eyes and Caloric Testing)
Thomas T. Nguyen, Tina Dulani, Saadia Akhtar

43. Dix-Hallpike Maneuver
Rui Domingues, Muhammad Waseem

44. Epley Maneuver for Vertigo (Particle Repositioning or Canalith Repositioning Procedure)
Rui Domingues, Muhammad Waseem

45. Clinical Brain Death Examination in Adults
Eric S. Papierniak, Hassan M. Alnuaimat, Tracy Timmons, Deborah M. Stein

Part VII. Ophthalmic Procedures

46. Slit Lamp Examination
Bobby K. Desai

47. Eye Irrigation
Bobby K. Desai

48. Corneal Foreign Body Removal
Bobby K. Desai

49. Ultrasound Evaluation of Retinal Detachment
Shalu S. Patel, L. Connor Nickels, Rohit Pravin Patel

50. Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Intraocular Pathology
Benjamin M. Mahon, Marie-Carmelle Elie, L. Connor Nickels, Rohit Pravin Patel

51. Tonometry
Bobby K. Desai

52. Lateral Canthotomy
Benjamin M. Mahon, Bobby K. Desai

Part VIII. Otorhinolaryngologic Procedures

53. Epistaxis Control
Benjamin M. Mahon, Bobby K. Desai

54. Treatment of Septal Hematoma
Bobby K. Desai

55. Nasal Foreign Body Removal
Bobby K. Desai

56. Cerumen Removal
Bobby K. Desai

57. Ear Foreign Body Removal
Bobby K. Desai

58. Treatment of Auricular Hematoma
Bobby K. Desai

59. Incision and Drainage of Peritonsillar Abscess
Melinda W. Fernandez, Bobby K. Desai

60. Incision and Drainage of Sublingual Abscess
Melinda W. Fernandez, Bobby K. Desai

61. Incision and Drainage of Parotid Duct Abscess
Melinda W. Fernandez, Bobby K. Desai

Part IX. Dental Procedures

62. Techniques of Mandibular Anesthesia
Susana Perry, Joshua Perry, Rosalia Rey

63. Reduction of Dislocated Temporomandibular Joint
Christopher J. Spencer, Geraldine Weinstein

64. Dry Socket (Alveolar Osteitis, Fibrinolytic Osteitis)
Michael A. Abraham, Amir Azari, Jennifer Westcott, Franci Stavropoulos

65. Postextraction Hemorrhage
Michael A. Abraham, Amir Azari, Jennifer Westcott, Franci Stavropoulos

66. Fractured Tooth
Geraldine Weinstein

67. Dental Avulsion Management
Laura Tucker, Abimbola O. Adewumi

Part X. Gastrointestinal Procedures

68. Excision of Thrombosed External Hemorrhoid
Latha Ganti

69. Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
Latha Ganti

70. Manual Reduction of Abdominal Hernia
Latha Ganti

71. Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma
Coben Thorn, L. Connor Nickels

72. Nasogastric Tube Placement
David P. Nguyen, L. Connor Nickels, Giuliano Portu

73. Esophageal Foreign Body Removal
David P. Nguyen, L. Connor Nickels, Rohit Pravin Patel

74. Activated Charcoal
Deylin I. Negron Smida, Judith K. Lucas

75. Gastric Lavage
Deylin I. Negron Smida, Judith K. Lucas

76. Whole-Bowel Irrigation
Judith K. Lucas

77. Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube
Thomas T. Nguyen, Etan Eitches, Stephanie Wetmore-Nguyen

78. Gastrostomy Tube Placement
Nathaniel Lisenbee, Latha Ganti

79. Paracentesis
Shalu S. Patel, Bobby K. Desai

80. Anal Fissure Management
David P. Nguyen, L. Connor Nickels, Giuliano Portu

Part XI. Genitourinary Procedures

81. Bladder Catheterization
Maritza A. Plaza-Verduin, Judith K. Lucas

82. Pelvic Examination and Wet Preparation
Nauman W. Rashid, Elaine B. Josephson, Muhammad Waseem

83. Bartholin Gland Abscess/Cysts Drainage
Holly H. Charleton, Marylin Otero, Diane F. Giorgi, Joseph A. Tyndall

84. Sexual Assault Forensic Examination
Rajnish Jaiswal, Mary T. Ryan, Muhammad Waseem

85. Treatment of Priapism
Jeffrey Kile, Katrina John, Amish Aghera

86. Reduction of Phimosis/Paraphimosis
Justin Chen, Muhammad Waseem

87. Manual Testicular Detorsion
Brandon R. Allen, L. Connor Nickels

Part XII. Skin and Soft Tissue Procedures

88. Local Anesthesia
Derek Ailes, Muhammad Waseem

89. Regional Anesthesia (Nerve Blocks)
Derek Ailes, Muhammad Waseem

90. Wound Management and Hemostasis
Rich Teitell, Muhammad Waseem

91. Burn Care
Thomas Parry, Jeffrey Pepin

92. Wound Closure
Oliver Michael Berrett, Jeffrey Joseph Harroch, Karlene Hosford, Muhammad Waseem

93. Wound Closure with Tissue Adhesive
Pratik S. Patel, Latha Ganti

94. Fishhook Removal
Judith K. Lucas

95. Tick Removal
David N. Smith, Judith K. Lucas

96. Subungal Hematoma Drainage
Pratik S. Patel, Latha Ganti

97. Incision and Drainage of Abscess
Nicholas D. Caputo, Karlene Hosford, Muhammad Waseem

Part XIII. Orthopedic Procedures

98. Splinting
Christopher H. Stahmer, Muhammad Waseem

99. Ulnar Gutter Splint
Jeffrey Kile, Katrina John, Amish Aghera

100. Shoulder Dislocation Reduction Techniques
Katrina Skoog Nguyen, L. Connor Nickels, Rohit Pravin Patel

101. Elbow Dislocation Reduction
Katrina John, Jeffrey Kile, Amish Aghera

102. Distal Interphalangeal Joint Reduction
Justin Chen, Muhammad Waseem

103. Hip Dislocation Reduction
Katrina John, Jeffrey Kile, Amish Aghera

104. Knee Dislocation Reduction
Katrina John, Jeffrey Kile, Amish Aghera

105. Ankle Dislocation Reduction
Katrina John, Jeffrey Kile, Amish Aghera

106. Arthrocentesis
Shalu S. Patel, Bobby K. Desai

107. Intra-articular Injection
Bharat Kothakota, Muhammad Waseem

108. Sugar-Tong Splint
Katrina John, Jeffrey Kile, Amish Aghera

Part XIV. Obstetric Procedures

109. Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Nathaniel Lisenbee, Joseph A. Tyndall

110. Ultrasonography for Ectopic Pregnancy
L. Connor Nickels

111. Ultrasonography for Hydatidiform Mole
L. Connor Nickels

112. Ultrasonography for Blighted Ovum (Anembryonic Gestation)
Katrina Skoog Nguyen, L. Connor Nickels

113. Ultrasonography for Threatened, Incomplete, or Compete Abortion
L. Connor Nickels, Giuliano Portu

114. Ultrasonography for Placenta Previa
L. Connor Nickels, Giuliano Portu

115. Vaginal Delivery
Umarfarook Javed Mirza, Christopher Shields, Muhammad Waseem

116. Shoulder Dystocia Management
Irina Fox Brennan, Joseph A. Tyndall

117. Breech Delivery in the Emergency Department
Kristin Stegeman, Sapnalaxmi Amin, Anton A. Wray, Joseph A. Tyndall

118. Management of Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage
Megan Kwasniak, Anton A. Wray, Joseph A. Tyndall

119. Perimortem Cesarean Section
Jordana J. Haber, Elaine B. Josephson, Muhammad Waseem

Part XV. Common Pediatric Procedures

120. Peripheral Venous Catheterization
David N. Smith, Judith K. Lucas

121. Umbilical Venous Catheters (Insertion and Removal)
Judith K. Lucas

122. Intraosseous Access
Judith K. Lucas

123. Lumbar Puncture in Pediatrics
Maritza A. Plaza-Verduin, Judith K. Lucas

124. Suprapubic Bladder Aspiration
Maritza A. Plaza-Verduin, Judith K. Lucas

125. Removal of Hair/Thread Tourniquet
Judith K. Lucas

126. Use of the Broselow Tape
Judith K. Lucas

127. Nursemaid’s Elbow
Judith K. Lucas

Keywords: Medicine & Public Health, Emergency Medicine