Table 3 Procedural skills required to be completed according to status and program level as determined by the consensus of focus group
Procedure status | Minimum residency level | Number required |
|---|---|---|
1- Peritoneal paracentesis | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 4 |
Independently performed | PGY 2 | 12 |
2- Pleural paracentesis | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 4 |
Independently performed | PGY 2 | 12 |
3- Urethral catheterization | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 3 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 5 |
Independently performed | PGY 1 | 10 |
4- Lumbar puncture | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 6 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 4 |
Independently performed | PGY 2 | 6 |
5- CVP/Jo cath - femoral vein | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
Independently performed | PGY 2/3 | 5 |
6- CVP-internal jugular vein | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
Independently performed | PGY 2/3 | 5 |
7- CVP-subclavian vein | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
Independently performed | PGY 2/3 | 5 |
8- Jo Cath- internal jugular vein | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 5 |
Independently performed | PGY 2/3 | 5 |
9- Temporary pace maker placement | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
Assistant status | PGY 2 | 3 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 3 | 2 |
Independently performed | - | 0 |
10- Arterial line placement | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
Assistant status | PGY 2 | 3 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
Independently performed | PGY 2/3 | 5 |
11- Arterial blood gases | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 2 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 5 |
Independently performed | PGY 1 | 20 |
12- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 5 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 5 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 1 | 8 |
Independently performed | PGY 1 | 10 |
13- Bone marrow aspiration | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 11/2 | 5 |
Independently performed | PGY 12 | 6 |
14- Joint aspiration | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 2 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 2 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 2/3 | 3 |
Independently performed | PGY 4 | 2 |
15- Chest intubation | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 3 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
Independently performed | PGY 3 | 3 |
16- Endotracheal intubation | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 5 |
Assistant status | PGY 1 | 5 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 1/2 | 5 |
Independently performed | PGY 2 | 5 |
17- Swan ganz catheterization | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 2 |
Assistant status | PGY 2 | 2 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 3 | 2 |
Independently performed | - | 0 |
18- Pericardial paracentesis | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 3 |
Assistant status | PGY 1/2 | 3 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 3 | 1 |
Independently performed | - | 0 |
19- Pleural biopsy | ||
Observer status | PGY 1 | 4 |
Assistant status | PGY 2 | 4 |
Performed under supervision | PGY 2 | 4 |
Independently performed | - | 1 |