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NEJM Procedure Videos/Videos in Clinical Medicine

This collection of videos and articles demonstrates how many procedures are to be performed. While this is not a comprehensive collection, it includes many of the procedures that trainees can be expected to do or observe. These videos are an excellent resource for preparation or a refresher for performing some clinical tasks. Please keep in mind that all procedures should be appropriately supervised

References
Abcess Incision and Drainage
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm071319
Ankle-Brachial Index for Assessment of Peripheral Arterial Disease
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0807012
Arterial Puncture for Blood Gas Analysis
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0803851
Arthrocentesis
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm051914
Basic Laceration Repair
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm064238
Basic Splinting Techniques
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0801942
Blood-Pressure Measurement
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0800157
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0804634
Central Venous Catheterization
Internal Jugular Vein: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm055053
Subclavian Vein: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm074357
Femoral Vein: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0801006
Chest Tube Insertion
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm071974
Clinical Evaluation of the Knee
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0803821

Conscious Sedation for Minor Procedures in Adults

http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0800732

Cricothyroidectomy
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0706755
Diagnosing Otitis Media - Otoscopy and Cerumen Removal
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0904397
Emergency Pericardiocentesis
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0907841
Endometrial Biopsy
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0803922
Endotracheal Extubation
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1300964
Examination of the Larynx and Pharynx
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0706392
Fiberoptic Intubation
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0906443
Gastrostomy-Tube Exchange
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1207131
Hand Hygiene
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0903599
How to Perform a Punch Biopsy of the Skin
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1105849
Intraosseous Catheter Placement in Children
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0900916
Laryngeal Mask Airway in Medical Emergencies
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0909669
Lumbar Puncture
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm054952
Nasogastric Intubation
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm050183
Orotracheal Intubation
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm063574
Paracentesis
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm062234
Pelvic Exam
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm061320
Peripheral IV Insertion
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0706789
Placement of an Arterial Line
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm044149
Positive-Pressure Ventilation with a Face Mask and Bag-Valve Device
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm071298
Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in Children
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1108559
Pulmonary-Artery Catheterization
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1212416
Pulse Oximetry
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0904262
Reduction of a Pulled Elbow
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1211809
Repositioning Dislocated Temporomandibular Joints
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1301200
Thoracentesis
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm053812

Ultrasound-Guided Insertion of a Radial Arterial Catheter

http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1213181

Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation

http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0810156

Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement

http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1005951

Umbilical Vascular Catheterization
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0800666

Urethral Catheterization
Men: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm054648
Women: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm0706671

Girls: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1105612