Training activity: 3

Details

Evaluate the need for domiciliary non-invasive ventilation in patients with known hypercapnic respiratory failure and document a plan

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

• Patient centred care and support
• National and international guidelines
• Equipment quality assurance
• Standard operating procedures
• Informed consent
• Underlying pathologies
• Clinical history
• Range of ventilator equipment
• Range of interfaces
• Risk assessments and risk mitigation
• Health and safety
• Patient communication
• Patient information
• Communication skills
• Impact of ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Impact on care givers

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Interpret blood gas measurements in a range of patients.
# 2	Outcome Use the results of blood gas measurements, in conjunction with other physiological parameters and patient history, to effectively plan appropriate treatment and/or interventions.
# 5	Outcome Employ effective communication skills and compassion with a range of patients enabling patients to understand their treatment pathway.
# 6	Outcome Assess a patient’s requirement for, initiate and evaluate effectiveness of, non-invasive ventilation therapy.
# 7	Outcome Appraise patient pathways from diagnosis to end of life care.
# 8	Outcome Practice effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to interpret complex scientific and technical data which will form part of the diagnosis and management plan.