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Author:   Shukri K. Shami ,  B.F. Ribeiro ,  C. Munklinde ,  Delilah A. Hassanally
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9781447111870

ISBN 10:   1447111877
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   27 September 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 General Principles.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Scrubbing and Gowning.- 1.3 Skin Preparation and Draping.- 1.4 Antibiotic Prophylaxis.- 1.5 Protection against HIV and Hepatitis.- 1.6 Accidental Contamination.- 1.7 Patient Consent and Medico-legal Aspects.- 2 Instruments, Sutures and Diathermy.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Instrumentation.- 2.3 Sutures.- 2.4 Diathermy.- 3 Anaesthetics.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Types of Local Anaesthetics.- 3.3 Local Infiltration.- 3.4 Ring Block.- 3.5 Nerve Block.- 4 Vascular Access.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Venous Cutdown.- 4.3 Central Lines.- 4.4 Total Parenteral Nutrition and Tunnelled Venous Lines.- 5 Lesions of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Lacerations.- 5.3 Skin Tag and Papilloma.- 5.4 Sebaceous Cyst.- 5.5 Dermoid Cyst.- 5.6 Lipoma.- 5.7 Pigmented Naevus.- 5.8 Keloid Scar.- 5.9 Abscess.- 5.10 Skin Cancers.- 5.11 Pinch Skin Graft.- 5.12 Warts and Verrucas.- 5.13 Skin Biopsy.- 5.14 Other Lesions.- 6 Varicose Veins.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Indications for Surgery.- 6.3 Investigations.- 6.4 Treatment Rationale.- 6.5 Recurrent Varicose Veins.- 6.6 Sclerotherapy.- 6.7 Junction Ligation.- 6.8 Stripping.- 6.9 Avulsion of Varicosities (Phlebectomies).- 6.10 Post-operative Care.- 7 Hernia Repair.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Inguinal Hernia.- 7.3 Femoral Hernia.- 7.4 Para-umbilical Hernia.- 7.5 Other Herniae.- 8 Anal Procedures.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Investigative Procedures.- 8.3 Examination under Anaesthesia (EUA).- 8.4 Haemorrhoids.- 8.5 Skin Tags.- 8.6 Anal Fissure.- 8.7 Fistula-in-Ano.- 8.8 Anal Warts.- 9 Miscellaneous.- 9.1 Ganglion.- 9.2 Procedures on Nails.- 9.3 Muscle Biopsy.- 9.4 Temporal Artery Biopsy.- 9.5 Amputation of a Toe.- 9.6 Catheterisation.- 9.7 Circumcision.- 9.8 Vasectomy.- Appendices.- Appendix A Scruband Operative Field Preparation Solutions.- Appendix B Dosages of Popular Local Anaesthetics, Sedatives and Analgesics used in Local Anaesthetic Operations.- Appendix C Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens and Dosages.- Appendix D Consent Forms.- Appendix E Medical Defence Organisations in the UK.

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