Procedural Skills for Hospitalists

This article summarizes 4 bedside procedures that are commonly encountered by hospitalists: abdominal paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, and arthrocentesis. The article discusses the indications, contraindications, complications, ways to minimize complications, procedure technique, use of ultrasonography, and guidelines for billing. It serves as a general guide and quick reference for hospitalists performing any of these 4 bedside procedures.
Source: Hospital Medicine Clinics - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research