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.

Feb 14, 2023