Practicals · PAL

Palliative Medicine

72 practical items from the NMC curriculum and the NBEMS DNB curriculum, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.

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72 items

Procedures and Interventional Techniques

Epidural and intrathecal analgesia catheter placement and management

Procedure
  • VideoEpidural Anesthesia Technique & Epidural Catheter Insertion ...Placement of Epidural - YouTubeLumbar/Thoracic Epidural Catheter Insertion – Technique and ...Placing a Lumbar Epidural Catheter | New England Journal of ...SKILLS & DRILLS SERIES: EPIDURAL INSERTION | Videos & Movies ...101: Epidural Catheters: Assisting with Insertion and Pain ...Epidural and combined spinal-epidural anesthesia: Techniques
  • PagePlacing a Lumbar Epidural Catheter | New England Journal of ...nejm.org
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Oxygen therapy delivery (nasal cannula, face mask, venturi mask)

Procedure
  • VideoOxygen Delivery Devices Explained: Nasal Cannula, Face Mask ...OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION BY VENTURI MASKS - YouTubeOxygenation Devices, Interventions & Suctioning – LevelUpRNAdministration of Supplemental Oxygen - The New England ...Oxygen Delivery Devices, Hypoxemia/Hypoxia, Sleep ApneaOxygen Delivering System I: Nasal Cannula and Face MaskAdministering Oxygen: Nasal Cannula and Face Mask | Video ...
  • PageAdministration of Supplemental Oxygen - The New England ...nejm.org
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Pericardiocentesis

Procedure
  • VideoPericardiocentesis During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by T. Wolbrink | OPENPediatrics7:26
  • VideoHow To: Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis Procedure 3D Video2:01
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Nasogastric tube insertion

Procedure
  • VideoNasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion - OSCE Guide | UKMLA | CPSA | PLAB 23:09
  • VideoNG (Nasogastric) Tube Insertion Techniques (Nursing Skills)4:49
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Nasojejunal tube insertion

Procedure
  • VideoEndoscopy Procedures | Nasojejunal (NJ) Tube3:47
  • VideoHCC 1472 - Lesson-14b Nutritional support-NJ tube11:19
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Feeding jejunostomy placement

Procedure
  • VideoPercutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy Tube Insertion3:37
  • VideoModified witzel feeding jejunostomy 3:59
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Percutaneous biliary drainage and stenting

Procedure
  • VideoPTBD Procedure in Hindi (Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage) - Heritage Hospitals3:29
  • VideoPercutaneous Biliary Drainage (PTBD) in management of obstructive jaundice2:15
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Indwelling urinary catheterization

Procedure
  • VideoFemale Foley Insertion (Urinary Catheter) [How to Insert Nursing Skills]5:44
  • VideoIndwelling Catheter Insertion - Nursing Skills Video11:21
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Suprapubic catheterization

Procedure
  • VideoSuprapubic Catheter: How to use1:03
  • VideoDr. Sean Henderson - Suprapubic Tube Placement3:01
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Percutaneous nephrostomy

Procedure
  • VideoPercutaneous Nephrostomy4:21
  • VideoHow to Perform Percutaneous Nephrostomy | Complete Guide Using Geotek Nephrostomy Set1:44
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Intravenous cannulation

Procedure
  • VideoIntravenous (IV) cannulation | OSCE Guide | UKMLA | CPSA | PLAB 23:46
  • VideoINTRAVENOUS CANNULATION IN 3 EASY STEPS2:59
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Nebulizer therapy administration

Procedure
  • VideoDelivery of Medication via Nebulizers by C. Smallwood | OPENPediatrics2:20
  • VideoNebulizer Administration2:16
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Nursing Care of Stomas

Tracheostomy tube change

Procedure
  • VideoTracheostomy Care Tutorial10:33
  • VideoHVRSS 5. Changing of Tracheostomy Tube6:10
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Tracheostomy decannulation

Procedure
  • VideoFinger Capping, Speaking Valve, Button-Capping & Decannulation of a Tracheotomy Appliance5:34
  • VideoICU crash course- 60: Tracheostomy tube replacement and decannulation7:32
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Colostomy care

Procedure
  • VideoOstomy Bag Pouch Change | Ostomy Care Nursing | Colostomy, Ileostomy Bag Change11:11
  • VideoStoma Care- Changing a Colostomy Bag (Nursing Skills)3:22
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High-up enema administration

Procedure
  • VideoHigh-Volume Colonic Enemas: Using Rubber Catheter (4 of 4) - CHOP GI Nutrition and Diagnostic Center5:57
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Nursing Care – Wound and Skin Care

Nursing Care – Lymphedema Management

End of Life Care

Verification of death

Procedure
  • VideoReviewing Death Confirmation Procedures - Osce Revision With Dr Gill14:19
  • VideoConfirmation of Death - Simulation3:29
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Death certificate writing

Communication / admin
  • Videodeath report form fill up | death certificate form fill up | death report form fill up form 212:41
  • VideoHow to write a Perfect Death Certificate ? Dr.Ankit chandra10:41
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Supportive Care

Blood and blood component transfusion

Procedure
  • VideoBlood Transfusion Procedure Nursing | Reaction Types, Complications (Hemolytic/Febrile) NCLEX25:33
  • VideoBlood Transfusion and Intravenous Infusion - Clinical Skills11:53
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Urine specimen collection for UTI diagnosis

Lab technique
  • VideoUrine Specimen Collection from an Indwelling Foley Catheter | Lecturio Nursing Clinical Skills10:19
  • VideoMidstream Clean Catch Urine Sample Collection2:32
  • +66 more links

Pain and Symptom Assessment

Psychosocial Assessment

Mental status examination

Clinical examination
  • VideoMental Status Exam Mnemonics (Memorable Psychiatry Lecture)7:37
  • VideoMental Status Examination - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Principles | @LevelUpRN4:33
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NCCN Distress Thermometer

Interpretation
  • VideoJanet Hampton Describes the Distress Thermometer0:54
  • VideoJanet Hampton Explains the Distress Thermometer Study1:09
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Gastrointestinal Symptom Assessment

Digital rectal examination for constipation assessment

Clinical examination
  • VideoDIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION/ Skill Lab/ OSCE11:59
  • PageDigital rectal exam demonstration from BMJ Learning | Videos ...Rectal Examination | PR Examination | Geeky MedicsThomas: Practical Medical Procedures at a GlanceDigital Rectal Exam: A Practical Guide for Nurses - Nurseslabvimeo.com
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Oral Care Assessment

WHO/NCI-CTC-AE grading of oral mucositis

Interpretation
  • VideoWHO vs NCI grading scale for oral mucositis1:18
  • PageOral and GI Mucositis — Part 1: Pathobiology, Grading Scales, and Risk ...clinical-database.com
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Lymphedema Assessment

Practical/Clinical Examination Format

Pain Assessment Tools

Emory Pain Estimate Model

Interpretation
  • PageAcute versus Chronic Pain States: the 'Learned Pain Syndrome'sciencedirect.com
  • PageChronic pain states: A model for classification. - APA PsycNetpsycnet.apa.org
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Performance Status and Quality of Life Assessment

Karnofsky Performance Status Scale

Interpretation
  • VideoUnderstanding Karnofsky Performance Scale6:29
  • PageKarnofsky Performance Status Scale: Karnofsky Performance...emedicine.medscape.com
  • +44 more links

Non-Oncology Palliative Care Assessment

Pressure Ulcer Assessment

NPUAP pressure ulcer staging

Interpretation
  • VideoPressure Ulcer | Stages of Pressure Ulcer | Bed Sores | Decubitus Ulcer | RajNEET Medical Education23:01
  • VideoPressure Injuries (Ulcers) Nursing | Patho, Causes, 6 Stages, Braden Scale8:23
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Pediatric Palliative Care Assessment

Instruments and Devices

Syringe driver (types and handling)

Instrument
  • VideoT34 syringe driver instruction video for Oxfordshire3:51
  • VideoB|BRAUN Perfusor Space | Syringe Pump | How to Setup | How to use | Bolus | Stacking | Pole clamp6:37
  • +66 more links

Communication Skills

Breaking bad news (SPIKES protocol)

Communication / admin
  • VideoBreaking Bad News Demonstration - OSCE Guide | Breast Cancer Diagnosis | UKMLA | CPSA | PLAB 212:28
  • VideoBreaking Bad News - RCSEd Communications Skills Video Competition 20163:00
  • +66 more links

Goals of care discussion

Communication / admin
  • VideoCommunication Goals of Care OSCE12:48
  • VideoEffective Goals of Care Conversation8:07
  • +66 more links

Discussing prognosis and life expectancy

Communication / admin
  • VideoUnderstanding Prognosis: For Doctors, a Patient-Centered Approach4:00
  • VideoMCPCRD Seminar series - Communication of prognosis in advanced cancer1:12:36
  • +55 more links

Quality Assurance, Education and Research