Competency information
Details
Assess the patient’s suitability for the proposed investigation and obtain a blood gas sample suitable for the assessment of blood gas status using a recognised technique.
Considerations
- Common presenting conditions and pathological processes underlying the presentation of patients referred for these investigations.
- SOPs for each investigation.
- Procedure and protocols for performing either arterial blood gases or an ear lobe capillary sample.
- Advantages and disadvantages of each technique.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Perform and interpret assessments of blood gas status and identify the requirements for supplemental oxygen therapy. |
| # 2 | Outcome Perform full cardiopulmonary exercise testing in the investigation of respiratory, vascular and cardiac disease. |
| # 3 | Outcome Identify the requirement for and initiate non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with both acute and chronic respiratory failure. |
| # 5 | Outcome Perform, analyse and technically report polysomnographic sleep investigations in patients referred to a sleep service. |