Table 4.
Procedures in which performance competency is required by the Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
| Procedures | AKU guidelines |
|---|---|
| Peritoneal paracentesis | X |
| Pleural paracentesis | X |
| Urethral catheterization | X |
| Lumbar puncture | X |
| CVP/Jo Cath femoral vein | X |
| CVP/Internal jugular vein | X |
| CVP/Subclavian vein | X |
| Jo Cath internal jugular vein | X |
| Temporary pacemaker | Xa |
| Arterial line and blood drawing | X |
| Arterial blood gases | X |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation | X |
| Bone marrow aspiration | X |
| Joint aspiration | X |
| Chest intubation | X |
| Endotracheal intubation | X |
| Swan-ganz catheterization | X |
| Pericardial paracentesis | Xb |
| Pleural biopsy | X |
| Recording and reporting ECGs | Xc |
| Venupuncture | Xc |
| Nasogastric tube placement | Xc |
| Proctoscopy | Xd |
| Renal biopsy | Xd |
| Lower GI endoscopy/sigmoidoscopy | Xd |
| Upper GI endoscopy/sigmoidoscopy | Xd |
| Peritoneal dialysis | Xd |
| Hemodialysis | Xd |
| Bronchoscopy | Xd |
| ETT | Xd |
| Abdominal ultrasound | Xd |
aSpecific method not specified
bNot to be performed independently
cBasic procedure for which no. not determined
dOnly observed and assisted status