All levels of Transplantation Fellows (PGY6 or 7) can perform the procedures listed
below without the presence of an attending physician:
|
Transplantation Fellowship Program |
PGY6 |
PGY7 |
|
Differential Diagnosis: |
|
|
|
Clinical History |
X |
X |
|
Physical Examination |
X |
X |
|
Interpretation of Lab Studies |
X |
X |
|
Interpretation of Basic X-ray Studies (Skull, Spine, Chest, Abdomen, Extremities) |
X |
X |
|
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: |
|
|
|
Airway Maintenance |
X |
X |
|
Emergency Drug Therapy |
X |
X |
|
Venipuncture |
X |
X |
|
Rhythm Strip Interpretation |
X |
X |
|
Intravenous Catheterization |
X |
X |
|
Closed Chest Massage |
X |
X |
|
Pediatric Resuscitation |
X |
X |
|
Electrocardioversion & Defibrillation |
X |
X |
|
Intracardiac Injection |
X |
X |
|
Venous Cut-down |
X |
X |
|
Airway Maintenance: |
|
|
|
Insertion of Oral Pharyngeal Airway |
X |
X |
|
Endotracheal Intubation |
X |
X |
|
Cricothyroidotomy |
X |
X |
|
Use of Mechanical Respirators |
X |
X |
|
Additional Specific Skills: |
|
|
|
Intra-arterial Puncture of Catheterization |
X |
X |
|
Bladder Catheterization |
X |
X |
|
Foreign Body Removal Techniques |
X |
X |
|
Use of Water Seal Drainage Devices |
X |
X |
|
I&D of Superficial Abscesses & Hematomas |
X |
X |
|
Interpreting Arterial Blood Gases |
X |
X |
|
Emergency Use of External Temporary Pacemakers |
X |
X |
|
Emergency Treatment of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Degree Burns |
X |
X |
|
Introduction of NG Tubes |
X |
X |
|
Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage |
X |
X |
|
Diagnostic/Therapeutic Paracentesis |
X |
X |
|
Percutaneous Liver Biopsy |
X |
X |
|
Percutaneous Kidney Allograft Biopsy |
X |
X |
|
Percutaneous Pancreas Allograft Biopsy |
X |
X |
|
Tube Thoracostomy |
X |
X |
|
Central Venous Catheter Placement |
X |
X |
|
Skin Graft |
X |
X |
|
Vascular Access for Hemodialysis |
X |
X |
|
Debridement of Wounds or Necrotic Tissue |
X |
X |
|
Written Admission, Preoperative, and Postoperative Orders |
X |
X |
All other procedures require direct or personal supervision.