Practicals · Paediatrics · Procedures - Diagnostic Taps
Peritoneal tap (paracentesis)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- NMC: PI (1st yr)
Videos and resources
- VideoParacentesis Procedure – What to Expect4:55
- VideoParacentesis7:47
- +66 more links
Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Peritoneal” ( NMC curriculum, page 45)
“pleural, peritoneal, pericardial and subdural tap” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 31)