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Respiratory:
5.1 Administers oxygen using a variety of administration devices | ||
5.2 Performs fibreoptic laryngoscopy under supervision | ||
5.3 Performs emergency airway management |
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5.4 Performs difficult and failed airway management according to local protocols |
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5.5 Performs endotracheal suction |
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5.6 Performs fibreoptic bronchoscopy and BAL in the intubated patient under supervision |
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5.7 Performs percutaneous tracheostomy under supervision |
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5.8 Performs thoracocentesis via a chest drain |
Cardiovascular:
5.9 Performs peripheral venous catheterisation | ||
5.10 Performs arterial catheterisation | ||
5.11 Describes a method for surgical isolation of vein / artery |
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5.12 Describes ultrasound techniques for vascular localisation |
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5.13 Performs central venous catheterisation |
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5.14 Performs defibrillation and cardioversion |
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5.15 Performs cardiac pacing (transvenous or transthoracic) |
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5.16 Describes how to perform pericardiocentesis |
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5.17 Demonstrates a method for measuring cardiac output and derived haemodynamic variables |
Central Nervous System:
5.18 Performs lumbar puncture (intradural / 'spinal') under supervision | ||
5.19 Manages the administration of analgesia via an epidural catheter |
Gastrointestinal:
5.20 Performs nasogastric tube placement | ||
5.21 Performs abdominal paracentesis | ||
5.22 Describes Sengstaken tube (or equivalent) placement |
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5.23 Describes indications for, and safe conduct of gastroscopy |
Renal / Genitourinary system:
5.24 Performs urinary catheterisation |
All competencies
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