Competency information
Details
Select suitable technology for breath testing, choosing and adapting the appropriate diagnostic technique, patient position, machine settings and transducer for each patient.
Considerations
- Factors influencing the choice of technology for breath testing.
- Clinical indications, contraindications and patient benefit of breath testing medication used to treat lower gastrointestinal symptoms.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Plan and perform non-invasive breath tests under direct supervision (hydrogen, methane – if there is a methane analyser available – and urea breath testing) and explain the post-investigation process to the patient. |