PGY 5 Neurophysiology trainees can perform the procedures listed below with indirect supervision:

 

PGY5

History

X

General Physical exam

X

Neurological exam

X

Rectal examination

X

Interpretation of laboratory studies

X

Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation

X

Venapuncture

X

Arterial Puncture

X

NG tube placement

X

Lumbar puncture

X

Administration of IV fluids and IV medications

X

Interpretation of cranial CT, MRI and angiograms

X

Interpretation of EEG

X

Interpretation of EMG

X

Tensilon testing

X

Apnea testing for brain death

X

Interpretation of nerve and muscle biopsies

 

Interpretation of sleep studies

 

All other procedures are performed under direct supervision of a faculty member.

 

May 26, 2022