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Domain 5 : Practical procedures
Practical procedures underpin all forms of organ system support. All these competencies will include, where relevant, attention to:



Respiratory:


By the end of specialist training, the trainee...

5.1 Administers oxygen using a variety of administration devices
5.2 Performs fibreoptic laryngoscopy under supervision
5.3 Performs emergency airway management
5.4 Performs difficult and failed airway management according to local protocols
5.5 Performs endotracheal suction
5.6 Performs fibreoptic bronchoscopy and BAL in the intubated patient under supervision
5.7 Performs percutaneous tracheostomy under supervision
5.8 Performs thoracocentesis via a chest drain



Cardiovascular:

By the end of specialist training, the trainee...

5.9 Performs peripheral venous catheterisation
5.10 Performs arterial catheterisation
5.11 Describes a method for surgical isolation of vein / artery
5.12 Describes ultrasound techniques for vascular localisation
5.13 Performs central venous catheterisation
5.14 Performs defibrillation and cardioversion
5.15 Performs cardiac pacing (transvenous or transthoracic)
5.16 Describes how to perform pericardiocentesis
5.17 Demonstrates a method for measuring cardiac output and derived haemodynamic variables



Central Nervous System:

By the end of specialist training, the trainee...

5.18 Performs lumbar puncture (intradural / 'spinal') under supervision
5.19 Manages the administration of analgesia via an epidural catheter




Gastrointestinal:


By the end of specialist training, the trainee...

5.20 Performs nasogastric tube placement
5.21 Performs abdominal paracentesis
5.22 Describes Sengstaken tube (or equivalent) placement
5.23 Describes indications for, and safe conduct of gastroscopy




Renal / Genitourinary system:


By the end of specialist training, the trainee...

5.24 Performs urinary catheterisation


Features of competent performance

  • Consider indications, contraindications & complications of the procedure
  • Prior planning & preparation of patient (including consent), staff and equipment
  • Prioritisation of tasks (patients and procedures)
  • Consider comfort of the patient
  • Awareness of relevant applied anatomy and physiology
  • Correct placement / insertion technique - alternative modes and methods
  • Attention to safety: safe use of equipment, infection control, confirmation of correct placement, prevention / management of complications 
  • Maintenance and safe use of devices - troubleshooting
  • Consider duration of placement, discontinuation and removal
  • Appropriate referral / consultation
  • Recognition of limitations (self and others)
All competencies
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