The AMP is aware of the, Blood tests Biochemistry urine analysis and joint role, indications, risks and – aspirations clinical decision pathways X-rays to investigations for MRI the diagnosis and CT management of the above Nerve conduction studies (NCS) disorders: Ultrasound Common peripheral nerve blocks Common spinal nerve blocks Common infusions such as ketamine Sympathetic blocks such as cervical and lumbar The AMP is also capable of interpreting investigations (plain films, blood tests and urine tests) in order to assist in the diagnosis and/or management of the disorders stated above. The AMP is also able to identify the point at which referral for a secondary care opinion is appropriate, if applicable. Differential Diagnosis The AMP shows awareness Referred pain from visceral organs inclusive of of and can identify the cardiac presentations following differential Infection diagnoses: Malignancy and tumour Osteomyelitis Rheumatological conditions DVT, thrombosis Herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia Fibromyalgia Complex regional pain syndrome
The AMP is aware of the, role, indications, risks and clinical decision pathways to investigations for the diagnosis and management of the above disorders: Blood tests Biochemistry – urine analysis and joint aspirations X-rays MRI CT Nerve conduction studies (NCS) Ultrasound Common peripheral nerve blocks Common spinal nerve blocks Common infusions such as ketamine Sympathetic blocks such as cervical and lumbar The AMP is also capable of interpreting investigations (plain films, blood tests and urine tests) in order to assist in the diagnosis and/or management of the disorders stated above. The AMP is also able to identify the point at which referral for a secondary care opinion is appropriate, if applicable. Differential Diagnosis The AMP shows awareness of and can identify the following differential diagnoses: Referred pain from visceral organs inclusive of cardiac presentations Infection Malignancy and tumour Osteomyelitis Rheumatological conditions DVT, thrombosis Herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia Fibromyalgia Complex regional pain syndrome
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