Training activity information
Details
Review the evidence base for the use of IOM on patients and feedback to colleagues
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Clinical rationale for undertaking IOM
- Clinical conditions requiring IOM
- Indications and contraindications for IOM
- Advanced evoked potential modalities
- Evidence based practice
- Developments in practice
- Local, national and international guidelines
- Service improvements
- Professional practice
- Communication skills
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 7 |
Outcome
Apply legislation and guidelines and manage risk in the performance of upper limb nerve conduction studies and a multi-modality evoked potential studies. |
| # 11 |
Outcome
Appraise intraoperative monitoring (IOM) techniques and evidence base for practice. |
| # 12 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills with all stakeholders, including patients and the multidisciplinary team. |