Practicals · Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology · Procedures
Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Perform independently (NMC)
- Also called
- arthrocentesis, synovial fluid aspiration
Videos and resources
- VideoKNEE ASPIRATION / INJECTION - LATERAL APPROACH: Step-By-Step Teaching Simulation3:42
- VideoKnee Aspiration | Practical clinical skills2:34
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Diagnostic synovial fluid aspiration and examination” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 1)
“Joint aspiration” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 4)
“To be able to identify the correct indications for joint injection/aspiration soft tissue injection.” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 19)
“Synovial aspirations, Intra articular injections” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 20)