Competency information
Details
Continuously monitor the physiological condition of the patient and effectively communicate/act with the catheterisation lab team (doctor, radiographer and scrub nurse) on any adverse changes
Considerations
- Influence of coronary arteries on cardiac rhythm
- Current and appropriate procedural medications, their actions and justification
- Types of drugs commonly administered during cardiac catheter procedures such as anticoagulation, anti-arrhythmics and anti- anginals
- When medication is needed during cardiac catheterisation
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome The trainee should produce evidence of completion of immediate or advanced life support training before undertaking any of the learning outcomes. |
| # 2 | Outcome Plan, prepare and set up for left heart catheterisation and provide scientific support and analysis |
| # 3 | Outcome Plan, prepare and set up for right heart catheterisation and provide scientific support and analysis |
| # 5 | Outcome Troubleshoot problems with the monitoring system and, where appropriate, carry out routine maintenance procedures on the equipment used for cardiac catheterisation |