Use of local infiltration anesthesia, topical anesthesia and minor nerve blocks. (All physicians may apply. Privileges will be granted with evidence of clinical experience.)
Use of local infiltration anesthesia
Use of topical anesthesia
Minor nerve blocks without intravenous sedation or narcotics Digital
Minor nerve blocks without intravenous sedation or narcotics Ankle
Minor nerve blocks without intravenous sedation or narcotics -Wrist
Minor nerve blocks without intravenous sedation or narcotics-Occipital
Minor nerve blocks without intravenous sedation or narcotics-Ilioinguinal
Moderate Sedation (Must meet criteria as defined within Moderate Sedation Guidelines, completion Self Test as provided by the Medical Affairs Office as well as current ACLS Certification.)
Epidural, spinal and caudal block anesthesia
Major Nerve Blocks-Bier
Major Nerve Blocks-Brachial plexus
Major Nerve Blocks-Cervical plexus
Major Nerve Blocks-Femoral
Major Nerve Blocks-Sciatic
Major Nerve Blocks-Intercostal
Sympathetic nerve blocks-Stellate, lumbar, celiac plexus
Epidural, spinal and caudal blocks
Pain management using neuroaxial narcotics with ot without local anesthetics
Inhalation analgesia
Acupuncture
CATEGORY IV: Administration of general anesthesia for all surgical procedures requiring a general anesthetic. This involves proficiency in the use of inhalation and intravenous general anesthetic agents, muscle relaxants, establishment of an airway, and the monitoring of appropriate vital signs in children and adults.
CATEGORY V: Management of advanced respiratory and cardiovascular support in both the operative setting and critical care areas: endotracheal intubation, complex ventilator management (FIO2 greater than 50%, Ventilator pressures greater than 35 cm & Prolonged mechanical ventilation greater than three days), invasive monitoring, clinical management of various fluids, electrolyte and metabolic disturbances, management of problems in cardiac and respiratory resuscitation in children and adults.