Watch videos on common clinical procedures. Videos include a list of equipment, complications, indications, contraindications and aftercare.
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Abdominal paracentesis animated demonstration
Demonstrates how to perform diagnostic and therapeutic abdominal paracentesis.
Aortic regurgitation (severe)
Auscultation sounds: Aortic regurgitation (severe)
Aortic stenosis (severe)
Auscultation sounds: Aortic stenosis (severe)
Apraxia of speech
Iankova V, et al; Movement Disorder Society-endorsed PSP Study Group. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2020 Sep;78:200-3; used with permission
Aspiration and injection of the knee: animated demonstration
How to aspirate synovial fluid from the knee and administer intra-articular medication using a medial approach.
Aspiration and injection of the shoulder animated demonstration
How to aspirate synovial fluid from the shoulder and administer intra-articular medication. Video demonstrates a posterior approach to the glenohumeral joint and a lateral approach to the subacromial space.
Bag-valve-mask ventilation: animated demonstration
How to use bag-valve-mask apparatus to deliver ventilatory support to adults. Video demonstrates the two-person technique.
Beighton score
A video demonstration of Beighton score in a hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patient.
Carotid bruit
Auscultation: Carotid bruit
Central venous catheter insertion: animated demonstration
Ultrasound-guided insertion of a non-tunnelled central venous catheter (CVC) into the right internal jugular vein using the Seldinger insertion technique.
Closed reduction of posterolateral dislocation of the elbow
Closed reduction of posterolateral dislocation of the elbow
Compression garments explained
How to choose suitable compression garments for patients with lymphedema and how to measure a patient's legs for compression garments.
Diagnostic lumbar puncture in adults: animated demonstration
How to perform a diagnostic lumbar puncture in adults. Includes a discussion of patient positioning, choice of needle, and measurement of opening and closing pressure.
Dry powder inhalers
A principal pharmacist shows a patient how to use dry powder devices and discusses ways of improving inhaler technique.
Early inspiratory crackles
Auscultation sounds: Early inspiratory crackles
Expiratory wheeze
Auscultation sounds: Expiratory wheeze
Explaining osteoarthritis to patients
A primary care physician who leads research for Arthritis UK describes how the language used to explain osteoarthritis to patients influences whether or not they seek help.
Eyelid opening apraxia
Iankova V, et al; Movement Disorder Society-endorsed PSP Study Group. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2020 Sep;78:200-3; used with permission
Female urethral catheterization: animated demonstration
How to insert a urethral catheter in a female patient using sterile technique.
Femoral artery puncture animated demonstration
How to perform a femoral artery puncture to collect a sample of arterial blood.
Fourth heart sound gallop
Auscultation sounds: Fourth heart sound gallop
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Hip exam
An attending physician demonstrates hip exam techniques, including the Trendelenburg test, the modified Thomas test, and Ober test. These tests inspect the lateral alignment, anterior and posterior alignment, gait, active and passive movement, and internal and external rotation of the hip.
How to deliver chest compressions for an adult patient
A paramedic demonstrates how to deliver chest compressions to an adult patient
How to deliver mouth to mouth to an adult patient
A paramedic demonstrates how to deliver mouth to mouth to an adult patient
How to examine the ear
How to perform an examination of the ear.
How to examine the nasal cavity
Video outlining how to perform an examination of the nose and nasal cavity
How to perform an ECG: animated demonstration
How to record an ECG. Demonstrates placement of chest and limb electrodes.
Insertion of an anterior nasal pack
Demonstrates insertion of an inflatable anterior nasal pack and a nasal tampon.
Insertion of intercostal drain, open technique: animated demonstration
How to insert an intercostal (chest) drain using the open technique. Video demonstrates: tube selection, how to identify the site for drain insertion, how to make the correct incision, how to insert the intercostal drain, how to secure the drain, and postprocedure care.
Insertion of intercostal drain, Seldinger technique: animated demonstration
How to insert an intercostal (chest) drain using the Seldinger technique. Video demonstrates: how to identify a safe site for insertion; use of an introducer needle, guidewire, dilators, and intercostal drain; how to confirm drain position; and postprocedure care.
Inspection of the back
How to perform an inspection examination of the back, including inspection of gait and posture
Intradermal injection animation demonstration
Demonstration of injection techniques used to administer local anesthetic, for allergy skin testing, and for tuberculin skin testing.
Intramuscular injection animated demonstration
Demonstration of an intramuscular injection into the ventrogluteal site, using a Z-track technique.
Intraosseous access
Demonstrates how to obtain intraosseous access.
Knee exam
An attending physician demonstrates knee exam techniques, inspecting the biomechanics of the knee and assessing for effusion, wasting, or hypertension. The physician performs tests for the integrity of the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, damage to the cruciate ligaments (Lackman test, Drawer test, Pivot shift test), tests of the patella (patella apprehension test, Clarke test), and tests of the iliotibial band (Ober test).
Late inspiratory crackles (rales)
Auscultation sounds: late inspiratory crackles (rales)
Macro square wave jerks
Iankova V, et al; Movement Disorder Society-endorsed PSP Study Group. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2020 Sep;78:200-3; used with permission
Male urethral catheterization: animated demonstration
How to insert a urethral catheter in a male patient using sterile technique.
Metered dose inhaler
A principal pharmacist shows a patient how to use a metered dose inhaler and discusses ways of improving inhaler technique.
Metered dose inhaler plus spacer
A principal pharmacist shows a patient how to use a metered dose inhaler plus a spacer and discusses ways of improving inhaler technique.
Miscarriage: counseling in bleeding and pain
A woman who has experienced multiple miscarriages discusses with a doctor how best to counsel patients on experiencing bleeding and pain during pregnancy, including management of expectations.
Miscarriage: discussing causal factors
A woman who has experienced multiple miscarriages discusses with a doctor how best to approach conversations around the cause of miscarriage and the importance of avoiding blame.
Miscarriage: experience of miscarriage
A woman who has experienced multiple miscarriages, including missed miscarriage, shares her personal account.
Miscarriage: following up and managing anxiety
A woman who has experienced multiple miscarriages and a doctor explore the benefits of professional and personal support networks following miscarriage, as well as practical tips on how to manage anxiety induced by miscarriage.
Miscarriage: language and approach
A woman who has experienced multiple miscarriages and a doctor examine the importance of mirroring patient language when discussing miscarriage with affected women.
Miscarriage: take home messages
A woman who has experienced multiple miscarriages and a doctor summarize the importance of open discussions between women affected by miscarriage and their healthcare professionals.
Mitral regurgitation (severe)
Auscultation sounds: Mitral regurgitation (severe)
Mitral stenosis (severe)
Auscultation sounds: Mitral stenosis (severe)
Motivational interviewing overview
A professor of healthcare communication provides an overview of motivational interviewing.
Motivational interviewing: smoking cessation part 1
Demonstration, with a professor of healthcare communication, of conducting a motivational interview with a patient about smoking cessation (part 1 of 2).
Motivational interviewing: smoking cessation part 2
Demonstration, with a professor of healthcare communication, of conducting a motivational interview with a patient about smoking cessation (part 2 of 2).
Nasogastric tube insertion animated demonstration
How to insert a fine bore nasogastric tube for feeding.
Nasopharyngeal airway: animated demonstration
How to select the correct size naspharyngeal airway and insert the airway device safely.
Needle decompression of tension pneumothorax: animated demonstration
How to decompress a tension pneumothorax. Demonstrates insertion of a large-bore intravenous catheter into the fourth intercostal space in an adult.
Neurological examination of the back demonstration
A primary care physician shows how to perform a neurological examination of the back
nfa PPA spontaneous speech
Iankova V, et al; Movement Disorder Society-endorsed PSP Study Group. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2020 Sep;78:200-3; used with permission
Oropharyngeal airway: animated demonstration
How to size and insert an oropharygeal airway.
Osteoarthritis core treatments
A primary care physician who leads research for Arthritis UK discusses core treatments for osteoarthritis, including education, advice and support, weight loss, and exercise.
Osteoarthritis regular review
A primary care physician who leads research for Arthritis UK discusses the benefits of ensuring regular reviews of patients with osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis: benefits of acetaminophen
A primary care physician who leads research for Arthritis UK discusses the benefits of acetaminophen for patients with hip and knee pain due to osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis: referral for surgery
A primary care physician who leads research for Arthritis UK discusses when joint replacement surgery should be offered to patients with osteoarthritis.
Parkinson disease neurological assessment
A neurologist demonstrates how to identify signs of Parkinson disease on clinical examination.
Pathophysiology of neutrophilia
Overview of factors affecting neutrophil maturation, migration, and demargination.
Peak flow measurement: animated demonstration
How to use a peak flow meter to obtain a peak expiratory flow rate measurement.
Peripheral intravascular catheter: animated demonstration
How to insert a peripheral intravascular catheter into the dorsum of the hand.
Physical examination of the back demonstration
A primary care physician demonstrates how to perform a physical examination of the back
Pleural aspiration animated demonstration
Video demonstrating how to perform a pleural aspiration
Pleural rub
Auscultation sounds: Pleural rub
Pocket mask ventilation animated demonstration
How to use a pocket mask to deliver ventilation breaths to an adult patient.
Polyphonic wheeze
Auscultation sounds: Polyphonic wheeze
Postural blood pressure examination
Demonstration of a standardised method to evaluate a patient for orthostatic hypotension.
Practical suturing techniques: animated demonstrations
Demonstrates interrupted sutures, vertical mattress sutures, horizontal mattress sutures, continuous subcuticular sutures, and continuous sutures.
Proning in critical care
This video describes the role of proning in the management of severe respiratory failure, the indications and contraindications to proning a patient, and the checklists for performing the proning procedure safely.
Pulmonary stenosis
Auscultation sounds: Pulmonary stenosis
Radial artery puncture animated demonstration
How to obtain an arterial blood sample from the radial artery.
Slow vertical saccades
Iankova V, et al; Movement Disorder Society-endorsed PSP Study Group. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2020 Sep;78:200-3; used with permission
Soft mist inhaler
A principal pharmacist shows a patient how to use a soft mist inhaler and discusses ways of improving inhaler technique.
Spirometry in practice
A primary care doctor explains how to perform spirometry and how to avoid any pitfalls.
Spirometry technique and interpretation
A guide on how to perform and interpret spirometry, including common pitfalls.
Stridor
Auscultation sounds: Stridor
Subcutaneous injection animation demonstration
Demonstration of subcutaneous injection techniques, including how to identify an appropriate site for injection.
Supraglottic airway devices: animated demonstration
How to size and insert a laryngeal mask airway.
Tendency to fall on pull test
Iankova V, et al; Movement Disorder Society-endorsed PSP Study Group. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2020 Sep;78:200-3; used with permission
Third heart sound gallop
Auscultation sounds: Third heart sound gallop
Tracheal intubation: animated demonstration
How to insert a tracheal tube in an adult using a laryngoscope.
Venepuncture and phlebotomy: animated demonstration
How to take a venous blood sample from the antecubital fossa using a vacuum needle.
Ventilator emergencies: hypoxia and high airway pressure
How to deal with hypoxia and increased airway pressure in ventilated patients
Vertical supranuclear gaze palsy with demonstration of doll’s head maneuver
Iankova V, et al; Movement Disorder Society-endorsed PSP Study Group. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2020 Sep;78:200-3; used with permission
Wrist examination
An attending physician demonstrates wrist examination techniques for assessing range of movement, inspecting for synovitis, wasting, squaring at the base of the thumb, and previous surgery for carpal or Guyon canal syndrome.
