Table 4 Procedures in which performance competency is required by the Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

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

X^a

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

X^b

Pleural biopsy

X

Recording and reporting ECGs

X^c

Venupuncture

X^c

Nasogastric tube placement

X^c

Proctoscopy

X^d

Renal biopsy

X^d

Lower GI endoscopy/sigmoidoscopy

X^d

Upper GI endoscopy/sigmoidoscopy

X^d

Peritoneal dialysis

X^d

Hemodialysis

X^d

Bronchoscopy

X^d

ETT

X^d

Abdominal ultrasound

X^d