Intro
Foreword
Preface
Contents
Contributors
Part I: Administrative Considerations
1: The Multidisciplinary ICU Team
Introduction
Nursing
Respiratory Therapy and Perfusion
Rehabilitation Therapy
Pharmacy
Medicine
Advanced Practice
References
2: Process Improvement and Patient Safety
Introduction
Process Improvement/Quality Assurance
Hospital Committee Enhancement in Patient Safety
Methodologies
Simulation
The Time-Out
Patient Handoff (GAPS)
Protocols
Just Community Initiatives
References
Suggested Reading

3: The Administrative Process
Introduction
Credentialing
Privileging
Maintenance of Certification
References
4: Coding and Billing for Procedures
Introduction
APP Billing and Coding
Coding Modifiers
Procedural Codes
Arterial Access Procedures
Airway Procedures
Chest Procedures
Abdominal Procedures
Vascular Access
Ultrasound or Fluoroscopy Guidance for Vascular Access: Add-On Code
Wound Vac Application/Changes
Neurologic Procedures
Billing and Coding for Operative Assisting
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Keys to Success, Perils, and Pitfalls

Endotracheal Intubation
Difficult Airways
Summary
References
6: Rescue Airway Devices and Techniques
Introduction
Indications
Contraindications
Equipment
Bag Valve Mask Ventilation
High-Flow Nasal Cannula (Optiflow)
Bougie (Gum Elastic Bougie)
Supraglottic Airways
Supraglottic Devices
The Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)
King LT (Laryngotracheal) Airway
i-gel
Indications
Contraindications
Insertion Technique
Preparation
Insertion
Video Laryngoscopy
Video Laryngoscopy
Procedure
Summary
References
7: Cricothyroidotomy

Introduction
Indications
Contraindications
Risks/Benefits
Preparation
Procedure
Surgical Cricothyroidotomy
Alternative Interventions
Needle Cricothyroidotomy
Rapid Four-Step Approach
Complications
Keys to Success, Perils, and Pitfalls
CPT Coding
Summary
References
Additional Resources
8: Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy, Open Surgical Tracheostomy and Management of Tracheostomy Tubes
Introduction
Indications
Contraindications
Absolute Contraindications
Relative Contraindications
Risks/Benefits
Risks
Benefits