title: [Ultrasonography-guided procedures of the doctor on call].
abstract: The use of ultrasonography in guiding minor procedures reduces the possibility of procedural complications. Fluid is easy to identify, enabling the utilization of ultrasonography even with a lesser experience. In skilled hands, drainage of ascitic fluid, pleurocentesis and insertion of a suprapubic catheter are safe procedures. Careful planning of the procedure in advance will contribute to safety. Before undertaking the procedure, one should confirm the patient's coagulation status and appropriate interruption of possible antithrombotic medication. The injection site is chosen on anatomical grounds, avoiding any blood vessels. The ultrasound view is adjusted optimally so that the route of injection can be seen as clearly as possible on the screen.
authors.forename: Tiina E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Lehtimäki
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018579:Patient Selection; D000069258:Thoracentesis / Q000379:methods; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000592:standards*