Competency information
Details
Interpret technically data from overnight pulse oximetry and generate a report.
Considerations
- Normal reference ranges.
- Typical patterns and results for common sleep disorders.
- How to check accuracy of recording, identify artefacts and determine suitability for analysis.
- How to download data and produce results in an appropriate format for the next stage of processing.
- The possible clinical outcomes for the patients.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 | Outcome Perform, analyse and develop skills in the interpretation of overnight oximetry studies. |
| # 5 | Outcome Perform a limited multichannel sleep study. |