Videos
Watch videos on common clinical procedures. Videos include a list of equipment, complications, indications, contraindications and aftercare.
Aortic regurgitation (severe)Auscultation sounds: Aortic regurgitation (severe)
Aortic stenosis (severe)Auscultation sounds: Aortic stenosis (severe)
Ascitic drainage: animated demonstrationHow to perform an ascitic tap and insert an ascitic drain (paracentesis) using aseptic nontouch technique.
Aspiration and injection of the knee: animated demonstrationHow to aspirate synovial fluid from the knee and administer intra-articular medication using a medial approach.
Aspiration and injection of the shoulder animated demonstrationHow 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 demonstrationHow to use bag-valve-mask apparatus to deliver ventilatory support to adults. Video demonstrates the two-person technique.
Beighton scoreA video demonstration of Beighton score in a hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patient.
Central venous catheter insertion: animated demonstrationUltrasound-guided insertion of a non-tunnelled central venous catheter (CVC) into the right internal jugular vein using the Seldinger insertion technique.
Compression garments explainedHow 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 demonstrationHow 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 inhalersA principal pharmacist shows a patient how to use dry powder devices and discusses ways of improving inhaler technique.
Early inspiratory cracklesAuscultation sounds: Early inspiratory crackles
Expiratory wheezeAuscultation sounds: Expiratory wheeze
Explaining osteoarthritis to patientsA 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.
Female urethral catheterization: animated demonstrationHow to insert a urethral catheter in a female patient using sterile technique.
Femoral artery puncture animated demonstrationHow to perform a femoral artery puncture to collect a sample of arterial blood.
Fourth heart sound gallopAuscultation sounds: Fourth heart sound gallop
Hip examA consultant 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 examine the earHow to perform an examination of the ear.
How to perform an ECG: animated demonstrationHow to record an ECG. Demonstrates placement of chest and limb electrodes.
Insertion of an anterior nasal packDemonstrates insertion of an inflatable anterior nasal pack and a nasal tampon.
Insertion of intercostal drain, open technique: animated demonstrationHow 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 demonstrationHow 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 backHow to perform an inspection examination of the back, including inspection of gait and posture
Intradermal injection animation demonstrationDemonstration of injection techniques used to administer local anesthetic, for allergy skin testing, and for tuberculin skin testing.
Intramuscular injection animated demonstrationDemonstration of an intramuscular injection into the ventrogluteal site, using a Z-track technique.
Knee examA consultant 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)
Male urethral catheterization: animated demonstrationHow to insert a urethral catheter in a male patient using sterile technique.
Metered dose inhalerA principal pharmacist shows a patient how to use a metered dose inhaler and discusses ways of improving inhaler technique.
Metered dose inhaler plus spacerA 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 painA 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 factorsA 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 miscarriageA woman who has experienced multiple miscarriages, including missed miscarriage, shares her personal account.
Miscarriage: following up and managing anxietyA 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 approachA 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 messagesA 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 overviewA professor of healthcare communication provides an overview of motivational interviewing.
Motivational interviewing: smoking cessation part 1Demonstration, 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 2Demonstration, 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 demonstrationHow to insert a fine bore nasogastric tube for feeding.
Nasopharyngeal airway: animated demonstrationHow to select the correct size naspharyngeal airway and insert the airway device safely.
Needle decompression of tension pneumothorax: animated demonstrationHow to decompress a tension pneumothorax. Demonstrates insertion of a large-bore intravenous cannula into the fourth intercostal space in an adult.
Neurological examination of the back demonstrationA GP shows how to perform a neurological examination of the back
Oropharyngeal airway: animated demonstrationHow to size and insert an oropharygeal airway.
Osteoarthritis core treatmentsA 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 reviewA primary care physician who leads research for Arthritis UK discusses the benefits of ensuring regular reviews of patients with osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis: benefits of acetaminophenA 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 surgeryA primary care physician who leads research for Arthritis UK discusses when joint replacement surgery should be offered to patients with osteoarthritis.
Parkinson disease neurological assessmentA neurologist demonstrates how to identify signs of Parkinson disease on clinical examination.
Pathophysiology of neutrophiliaOverview of factors affecting neutrophil maturation, migration, and demargination.
Peak flow measurement: animated demonstrationHow to use a peak flow meter to obtain a peak expiratory flow rate measurement.
Peripheral venous cannulation: animated demonstrationHow to insert a peripheral venous cannula into the dorsum of the hand.
Physical examination of the back demonstrationA GP demonstrates how to perform a physical examination of the back
Pleural rubAuscultation sounds: Pleural rub
Pocket mask ventilation animated demonstrationHow to use a pocket mask to deliver ventilation breaths to an adult patient.
Polyphonic wheezeAuscultation sounds: Polyphonic wheeze
Postural blood pressure examinationDemonstration of a standardised method to evaluate a patient for orthostatic hypotension.
Practical suturing techniques: animated demonstrationsDemonstrates interrupted sutures, vertical mattress sutures, horizontal mattress sutures, continuous subcuticular sutures, and continuous sutures.
Proning in critical careThis 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 stenosisAuscultation sounds: Pulmonary stenosis
Radial artery puncture animated demonstrationHow to obtain an arterial blood sample from the radial artery.
Soft mist inhalerA principal pharmacist shows a patient how to use a soft mist inhaler and discusses ways of improving inhaler technique.
Spirometry in practiceA primary care doctor explains how to perform spirometry and how to avoid any pitfalls.
Spirometry technique and interpretationThis animated video explains how to perform spirometry, how to interpret the results, and how to differentiate between a restrictive and obstructive pattern.
StridorAuscultation sounds: Stridor
Subcutaneous injection animation demonstrationDemonstration of subcutaneous injection techniques, including how to identify an appropriate site for injection.
Supraglottic airway devices: animated demonstrationHow to size and insert a laryngeal mask airway.
Third heart sound gallopAuscultation sounds: Third heart sound gallop
Tracheal intubation: animated demonstrationHow to insert a tracheal tube in an adult using a laryngoscope.
Venepuncture and phlebotomy: animated demonstrationHow to take a venous blood sample from the antecubital fossa using a vacuum needle.
Wrist examinationA consultant 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.