Training activity information
Details
Perform urethral pressure profilometry in a range of patients, including:
- Urethral catheterisation of a male
- Urethral catheterisation of a female
Considerations
- Patient centred care and support
- Local, national and international guidelines and standards for ambulatory urodynamics
- Legislation
- Hazards and risks of procedures
- Range of equipment used and principles of measurement, including Brown-Wickham technique and air-charged catheters
- Communication with patients throughout their investigation
- Control settings, correct use of software and annotation of the recording
- Recognition of artefacts and quality of traces
- Equipment issues that may compromise the investigation
- Scope of practice, including termination of the investigation and where to seek advice if required
- The principles of dignity, privacy and confidentiality
- Local policies and procedures
- Principles of valid informed consent and confirming ongoing consent
- Discharge information requirements and notification of results
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Identify and assess when advanced urodynamic diagnostic testing is appropriate. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Select, plan and perform advanced urodynamic studies understanding their limitations. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Evaluate the support, routine maintenance, and calibration procedures for equipment used in advanced urodynamic studies. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Employ effective, compassionate communication skills with patients and the multidisciplinary team. |