Back Module: SPS121

Training activity: 4

This is a training activity for the module "Ultrasound Imaging in Cardiac Disease".

Training activity information

Details

Review a suitably completed request form. Greet the patient, check patient identity and ensure that the patient’s identity is confirmed as correct and fully identified on each type of recording system for each procedure.

Considerations

The requirements for correct completion of request forms and how to validate the request.
The importance of checking and confirming the patient identity and the implications of not doing so.
Confirm compliance with pre-test instructions, if appropriate.

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examination to assess the size and function of the left ventricle.
# 2	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected mitral valve disease.
# 3	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected aortic valve disease.
# 4	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examination to assess the size and function of the right ventricle.
# 5	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected infective endocarditis, pericardial effusion and cardiac masses.
# 6	Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on adult patients with congenital heart disease.
# 7	Outcome Perform an appropriate transthoracic echocardiographic study in a critically unwell patient and identify any significant clinical findings.
# 8	Outcome Make appropriate measurements and interpret the ultrasound data, and produce high-quality reports.