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Section XVIII PRACTICAL PROCEDURES
Endotracheal Intubation 466
Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) Intubation 466
Cricothyrotomy 469
Needle Thoracentesis 471
Intercostal Catheter Insertion 473
DC Cardioversion 474
Pericardial Aspiration 475
Central Line Insertion 476
Intraosseous Line Insertion 480
Lumbar Puncture 482
Indwelling Urethral Catheter Insertion 484
Nasogastric Tube Insertion 486
Bier’s Intravenous Regional Block 488
Femoral Nerve Block 489
Digital Nerve Ring Block 491
Knee Aspiration 492
Further Reading 492Glossary 495
Appendix: Normal Laboratory Values 503
Index 507