The PGY2 Skills and Procedures
Content is under develpoment
Simulated learning/opportunities to practice procedures would be particularly appropriate to this domain
Examination and procedures:
• Ophthalmologic examination,
• Cervical spine assessment & stabilisation,
• Joint aspiration
• Sick child including IV access
• Advanced x-ray/ECG interpretation/basic CT interpretation
• Preparation & administration of IV medications & fluids
• Principles of arterial line and central line insertion
• Lumbar puncture
• Principles of ICC insertion
Resources are being collated and will become increasing avaliable. We encourage you to view the current suggested resources.
| Topic | Resource |
| Eye examination | Video 1 (5 mins) - Video 2 (25 minutes but very good). free online book and corresponding video lectures |
| Cervical spine assessment & stabilisation | Material to come |
| Joint aspiration | Pre reading to come Video |
| Sick child including IV access | |
| ECG Interpretation Advanced x-ray Basic CT interpretation |
BHS ECG library BHS radiology library App: Radiology 2.0. Download this app @$10 great value. |
| Preparation & administration of IV medications and fluids | Material to come |
| Principles of arterial line and CVC insertion | Pre reading to come Central line video ED ICC Tutorial Arterial line video - NEJM |
| Lumbar Puncture | ED LP Tutorial Pre reading to come Video -2 mins |
| Principle of ICC insertion | Pre reading to come DoH Learning Package Video of ICC |
A number of videos are available at life in the fast lane website
HMO Skills and Procedure Resources
Note: We have publised this while it is incomplete to assist with feedback and development. All feedback welcome.