Clinical Procedures for Medical Technology Specialists

Divided into diagnostic and treatment sections, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the most common medical procedures performed in modern clinical settings. Each section presents common names for the procedure; an outline of the disease or injury for which the procedure is performed; a brief review of the anatomical structures and physiological processes that are involved; staffing, equipment, and pre-procedure requirements; a detailed description of the procedure itself; and a discussion of expected outcomes as well as potential complications. Each chapter includes a summary and study questions, while the appendices offer a glossary and a table of normal values.