Competency information

Details

Perform the analyses to laboratory standard operating procedures on patients with:

  • fluid balance disorders
  • acid base disorders
  • fluid replacement therapy.

Considerations

  • The common causes of fluid balance disorders.
  • Acid base disorders.
  • Differential diagnosis and further investigation of the following conditions: 
    • hypo- and hyperkalaemia
    • hypo- and hypernatraemia.

 

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Perform the range of laboratory and point-of-care testing techniques used in the work-base to investigate major organ function.
# 2 Outcome Perform clinical and laboratory investigation of homeostatic mechanisms.