Procedural OSCE

General framework:

  • Wash hands
  • Introduce self
  • Gain consent (if applicable)
  • Expose appropriately
  • Appropriate team around?
  • Appropriate equipment?
  • PPE required?
  • Perform procedure safely
  • Onward monitoring
  • Further investigations required ?
  • Thanks patient ?
  • Mentions documentation

Generic approach to procedures:

  1. Preparation, positioning
  2. Asepsis, anaesthetic
  3. Procedural pause
  4. Insertion
  5. Anchoring and dressing
  6. Completion