2021 Curriculum learning syllabus: stage 3

Published: 26/05/2021

Stage 3 practical procedures (with supervision levels)

These practical procedures should be completed as part of the curriculum.

It is anticipated that these are observed using the DOPS SLE although some might naturally be included within another SLE such as A-CEX or CBD.

Airway management

Supervision level for stage 3

Insertion of supraglottic airway

4

Intubation using standard laryngoscope

4

Intubation using video laryngoscope

4

Fibreoptic intubation

3

Intubation in the awake patient

3

Emergency front of neck access (simulation)

4

Lung isolation technique (eg double lumen tube or bronchial blocker)

2a

 

CVS

Supervision level for stage 3

Central venous line insertion

4

Venous access line for renal replacement therapy

3

Arterial line

4

Ultrasound guided peripheral venous cannulation

4

 

Respiratory

Supervision level for stage 3

Needle thoracocentesis (simulation)

4

Chest drain insertion (simulation)

4

 

Regional Techniques

Supervision level for stage 3

Lumbar epidural

4

Low thoracic epidural

3

Spinal anaesthesia

4

Simple peripheral nerve block

4

Ultrasound guided chest wall plane block

4

Ultrasound guided abdominal wall plane block

4

Ultrasound guided lower limb block including femoral nerve block and fascia iliaca block

4

Ultrasound guided upper limb block including brachial plexus block

4