Competency information
Details
Review the results from each type of investigation, taking into account artefacts, necessary adjustments of values and planned/unplanned events occurring during the test.
Considerations
- Identification of common artefacts.
- The effect and implications of artefacts on the investigation results and the actions needed to be taken to rectify them.
- Normal anatomy and physiology of the upper gastrointestinal system.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 | Outcome Perform oesphogeal manometry (gaining experience of a range of water- based and solid state systems, including high-resolution manometry) in a range of patients presenting with conditions including achalasia, Barrett’s oesophagus, scleroderma, non-cardiac chest pain, Schatzki’s ring, oesophageal webs. |
| # 3 | Outcome Perform single and dual channel pH and combined pH and impedance monitoring in a range of adult patients presenting with a range of conditions, including gastro-oesophageal reflux, duodenogastric reflux, rumination and laryngopharyngeal reflux. |