Competency information
Details
Prepare environment, equipment and subject for evoked potential recordings
Considerations
- Safe and correct operation of the equipment to be used, including all peripheral devices.
- The importance of confirming the patient’s identity from the referral document and correct entry on the recording system.
- How to establish and maintain effective communication with the patient, including explaining the test in a manner to ensure co-operation.
- Fault identification and appropriate action to rectify.
- The importance of checking that there is adequate storage volume for the investigation to be performed.
- The effects of sensitivity, time-base, filters, Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR), signal to noise averaging.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Measure visual, auditory or somatosensory evoked potentials in a normal subject. |