Clinical Skills

I have already learned a few invaluable skills that every doctor should know. I learned how to take a blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff) and how to look in ears to see the eardrum. I learned how to make a half cast and how to tie a square surgical knot as well. The knot tying was a bit complicated but I feel like with a bit of practice I will be able to do this knot blindfolded! Luckily I spent a lot of time when I was younger making friendship bracelets and hemp jewelery so I was a bit ahead of the game. I also learned how to insert an IV, some people got to practice on each other but I just practiced on a plastic arm. It went really well and I hit the vein on my first time. I also learned how to intubate people and did really well on that too. I am excited at the possibilities of learning "real" doctor skills but I realize I have a very very long way to go. I can't wait to go shadow doctors and learn even more.