Competency information
Details
Prepare the environment, equipment and patient for ABPI measurements.
Considerations
- Requirements for the investigation environment to ensure the patient’s privacy, dignity and comfort, to facilitate investigation procedure and maximise results.
- How to check, calibrate and prepare equipment and devices.
- Correct positioning of the patient, ensuring comfort, co-operation and accurate measurements.
- The importance of explaining the procedure to the patient and the impact of incorrect positioning or non-co-operation on investigation results.
- How to identify potential special needs of patients and the relevant action required.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 | Outcome Plan, prepare and acquire an ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) from a range of adult patients. |