Back Module: SPS124

Competency: 3

This is a compentency for the module "Monitoring and Supporting Critically Ill Patients".

Competency information

Details

Explain the procedure to the patient, if they are fully cognitive, or the relative if present, address any procedure-related questions and gain appropriate consent.

Considerations

  • Pathophysiology and the appropriate choice of procedures, considering the findings from the history and clinical examination.
  • The importance of introducing yourself and your role as a clinical scientist trainee as part of the process of introduction and consent.
  • Common questions and concerns of patients and carers about procedures.
  • Risks and benefits of undertaking the procedure.
  • The information needs of patients following the procedure.
  • The authority level for provision of information to patients.
  • The process of notifying patients of the results.
  • The importance of explaining the procedure for each procedure to the patient and gaining informed consent, including the unconscious patient.
  • The relevant procedures and requirements for patient conformance.
  • Clinical indications for and contraindications to challenge testing.
  • Principles, guidance and law with respect to informed consent.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Check and prepare equipment used in high-level transfer of patients.
# 2 Outcome Perform non-invasive ventilation.
# 3 Outcome Perform ECG monitoring, recognising and responding to trends in physiological variables.
# 4 Outcome Perform non-invasive BP monitoring, recognising and responding to trends in physiological variables.
# 5 Outcome Perform oxygen saturation monitoring, recognising and responding to trends in physiological variables.
# 6 Outcome Perform Capnography (CO2) monitoring recognising and responding to trends in physiological variables.
# 7 Outcome Perform invasive pressure monitoring, recognising and responding to trends in physiological variables.
# 9 Outcome Perform a range of near patient tests at the point of care specific to critical care patient requirements, quality assuring the results.
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