Competency information
Details
Select suitable technology for each type of investigation, choosing and adapting the appropriate diagnostic technique, patient position, machine settings and transducer for each patient.
Considerations
- Factors influencing the choice of technology for investigating respiratory and sleep symptoms.
- Clinical indications, contraindications and patient benefit for respiratory and sleep investigations.
- Medication used to treat respiratory symptoms and conditions.
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. |