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 for, contraindications to 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 Observe and assist during full cardiopulmonary exercise testing in the investigation of respiratory, vascular and cardiac disease. |
| # 3 | Outcome Perform the selection the appropriate mode and pattern of ventilation with respect to the patient’s sedation level and lung pathology and pathophysiology. |
| # 5 | Outcome Perform routine non-invasive monitoring in a critical care setting and responds to trends in physiological variables. |