
Electrocardiogram
Recording a 12 lead ECG in an adult patient. Electrocardiogram is a graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart, used to detect any abnormal rhythms. Performed by Darren Raffo, Euan Allan & Julia Fortune.
6mins
22 May 2012
Rank #1

Male Catheterisation
Inserting a urinary catheter into a male adult patient. Catheterisation is the passing of a plastic tube, known as a catheter, through the patient’s urethra, into the bladder, to permit the free passage of urine. Performed by Hannah Muir & Tahir Qayyum.
11mins
22 May 2012
Rank #2
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Blood Cultures
Taking blood cultures from an adult patient. Blood cultures involves the collection of venous blood via an aseptic technique to detect infections spreading via the bloodstream. Original material by Dr Paul Harrison & Dr Charlotte Gilhooly.
6mins
7 Jun 2012
Rank #3

Surgical Scrub
Scrubbing in for a surgical procedure. Surgical scrubbing involves the use of an aseptic technique to minimise the number of pathogens on the hands to reduce the incidence of post-operative infection. Original material by Miss Lisa Moyes & Dr Clare Arneil.
7mins
7 Jun 2012
Rank #4
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Handwashing
The procedure of correct clinical handwashing required when dealing with patients. Handwashing is the single most important procedure for preventing nosocomial infection as hands are the most common route of transmission. Performed by Hannah Muir.
7mins
24 May 2012
Rank #5