Table 1 Learning objectives of peer-guided technical skills training
Technical skill | Theoretical background information (selection) |
|---|---|
Blood pressure measurement | WHO classification of arterial hypertension, 'white coat hypertension', multiple measurements needed for diagnosis of arterial hypertension |
Correct skin cleaning and disinfection | Phlegmons, thrombophlebitis, sepsis |
Safe syringe disposal | Accidental pinprick and statistics of Hepatitis C and HIV transmission, HIV post-exposition prophylaxis |
Blood sampling | Tricks for finding suitable veins, avoidance of haemolysis |
Intravenous cannulisation | List of drugs contraindicated for peripheral administration |
Intramuscular injection (M. deltoideus) | Guidelines for vaccine application |
Intramuscular injection (M. gluteus) | |
Intradermal skin test placement | Typical clinical applications such as for example prick testing, tine-test in tuberculosis |
Electrocardiogram registration | Indications, problems due to incidental reversal of electrodes |