Training activity information
Details
Participate in theatre briefing/huddles, discuss, and confirm intraoperative neuromonitoring plans for spinal surgery, documenting any adaptations to the plans following discussion with surgeon and/or anaesthetist.
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Pre-operative imaging
- Warning criteria (alerts) for somatosensory, motor evoked potentials, and free-running electromyography
- Anaesthetic agents and protocols
- Patient positioning
- Safety concerns and contraindications
- Limitations of intraoperative neuromonitoring
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Multidisciplinary team-working
- Stop moments
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Follow the pre-operative plan for intraoperative neuromonitoring for spinal surgery, making any necessary adjustments based on information available on the day of monitoring. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills with the multidisciplinary theatre team. |