Table 2 The maximum number of procedures performed by one individual resident over their residency
From: Procedure rates performed by emergency medicine residents: a retrospective review
Procedure | Maximum |
|---|---|
Arterial line | 34 |
Arthrocentesis | 7 |
Cardiac pacing | 16 |
Cardioversion | 28 |
Central venous access | 76 |
Chest tube | 27 |
Cricothyrotomy | 5 |
Dislocation reduction | 33 |
I&D | 25 |
Intraosseous access | 2 |
Intubation | 157 |
Laceration repair | 105 |
Lateral canthotomy | 4 |
Lumbar puncture | 25 |
Paracentesis | 5 |
Pericardiocentesis | 5 |
Procedural sedation | 32 |
Regional anesthesia | 21 |
Adult medical resuscitation | 406 |
Adult trauma resuscitation | 80 |
Pediatric medical resuscitation | 59 |
Pediatric trauma resuscitation | 23 |
Splinting | 73 |
Thoracentesis | 2 |
Thoracotomy | 5 |
Vaginal delivery | 21 |
Ultrasound | 684 |