Training activity information
Details
Evaluate patient’s responses to non-invasive ventilation, determining effectiveness and generating a plan for ongoing treatment and follow up
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
- Equipment modes, settings and ranges
- Range of interfaces available
- Risk assessments and risk mitigation
- Health and safety
- Patient communication
- Patient information
- Communication skills
- Impact of ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
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. |