PGY 2, 3, 4, or 5 Otolaryngology trainees can perform the procedures listed below with indirect supervision:
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PGY2 |
PGY3 |
PGY4 |
PGY5 |
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I. Patient Evaluation: |
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· History |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Physical examination |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Interpretation of imaging studies (i.e. CT, MRI) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Interpretation of audiometric testing |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Interpretation of laboratory studies |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Fiberoptic and rigid nasopharyngoscopy |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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II. Therapeutic Procedures: |
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· Removal of foreign body ear, nose, or oral cavity |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Nasal packing and/or cauterization for epistaxis |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Fine needle aspiration |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Myringotomy |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Wound care - trauma, burn, laceration |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Emergent cricothyrotomy, tracheotomy, or endotracheal intubation |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Biopsy of oral cavity and nasal lesions |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· I&D of oral/pharyngeal abscess (e.g. peritonsillar) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· I&D of superficial hematoma or abscess |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Excision of skin lesions with primary closure |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Venous puncture with or w/o cutdown |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Insertion of NG tube, bladder catheter, IV, A-line |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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· Myringotomy and tube placement |
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X |
X |
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· Antral puncture/lavage |
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X |
X |
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· Closed reduction of facial/mandible fractures |
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X |
X |
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· Removal of foreign body of larynx or pharynx |
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X |
X |
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All other procedures are performed under direct supervision of a faculty member. |
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