These practical procedures should be completed as part of the curriculum.
It is anticipated that these are observed using the DOPS SLE although some might naturally be included within another SLE such as A-CEX or CBD.
Supervision level for stage 2
Insertion of supraglottic airway
3
Intubation using standard laryngoscope
Intubation using video laryngoscope
Fibreoptic intubation
2a
Intubation in the awake patient
Emergency front of neck access (simulation)
Lung isolation technique (eg double lumen tube or bronchial blocker)
Central venous line insertion
Venous access line for renal replacement therapy
Arterial line
Ultrasound guided peripheral venous cannulation
Needle thoracocentesis (simulation)
Chest drain insertion (simulation)
Lumbar epidural
Low thoracic epidural
2b
Spinal anaesthesia
Simple peripheral nerve block
Ultrasound guided chest wall plane block
Ultrasound guided abdominal wall plane block
Ultrasound guided lower limb block including femoral nerve block and fascia iliaca block
Ultrasound guided upper limb block including brachial plexus block
