Training activity information
Details
Interpret, annotate and produce a full factual report in a patient suffering from one of the following conditions:
- Hypoxic brain injury
- Status epilepticus
- Altered mental state of unexplained cause
- Subarachnoid haemorrhage
- Encephalitis
- Traumatic brain injury
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
- Range of clinical features and EEG abnormalities commonly associated with disorders
- Pathophysiology
- Reporting urgent findings
- Clinical context
- Effect of medication on EEG
- Patient referrals
- Scope of practice and escalation
- Artefacts
- Record keeping and documentation
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Identify features of normal and abnormal adult and paediatric EEGs within the intensive care setting. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills with all stakeholders including patients and the multidisciplinary team. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Generate a range of factual reports on a range of conditions. |