Arthrocentesis

Chap. 1 Arthrocentesis of the ankle, Chap. 2 Arthrocentesis of the elbow, Chap. 3 Arthrocentesis of the finger and toes, Chap. 4 Arthrocentesis of the hip, Chap. 5 Arthrocentesis of the knee Chap. 6 Arthrocentesis of the shoulder Chap. 7 Arthrocentesis of the wrist Each chapter includes the following menu items: I)Overview -- Summary of Steps and Video Gallery II) Background -- Introduction Anatomy Pathophysiology General History Joint Exam III) Indications Indications Contraindications IV)Getting Ready Equipment Patient Education Informed Consent Nursing Information V)How To Do It -- Positioning Preparing the Site Anesthesia Technique Collecting Fluid Medical Record VI) Complications -- Infection Bleeding Steroid Complications Joint Injury Systemic Complications Technical Complications VII) Diagnostic Tests --Differential Dx Gross Examination Laboratory Tests Interpreting Results Outdated Tests VIII) References IX) Search X) Quiz (CME credit)