Competency information

Details

Compare the values/traces obtained with the normal range/values related to each type of investigation procedure.

Considerations

  • Normal/ abnormal ranges for anorectal manometry, balloon distension, compliance, capacity and sensory awareness.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Continue to perform and produce reports on non-invasive breath tests (hydrogen, methane – if there is a methane analyser available – and urea breath testing).
# 3 Outcome Perform anorectal manometry procedures in patients presenting with a range of conditions, for example obstetric trauma, pre- and post-surgical defaecatory problems, slow transit constipation, obstructive defaecation, neurological disorders.
# 4 Outcome Perform endoanal ultrasound investigations in patients presenting with a range of conditions, including obstetric and surgical trauma, sepsis, fissures, faecal incontinence and obstructive defaecation.
# 5 Outcome Interpret the data and produce clinical reports with respect to non-invasive breath testing, anorectal manometry, balloon distension, compliance, capacity and sensory awareness; endoanal ultrasound being able to differentiate between artefact and physiological occurrence.