that may influence the test outcome. 1 Generate a suitable report for Normal reference ranges. DOPS witness statement – gas transfer testing. Typical patterns and results for common respiratory disorders. 1 Decontaminate gas transfer Procedures for decontamination of gas Witness statement equipment and leave in a transfer equipment. suitable condition for reuse. 2 Obtain accurate Standard operating procedures (SOPs). DOPS witness statement – measurements of spot SpO2 Reasons for measuring SpO2 and and rate in accordance relevance to a range of patient conditions. with recommended Correct preparation for overnight pulse procedures and the patient’s oximetry, including information needs of clinical condition. patients and carers. Requirements for monitoring and recording results. How to distinguish between technical faults and deterioration in clinical status. 3 Perform alveolar volume and SOP. Complete your own transfer test measurements calibration and physiological on a physiological control. controls over a period of 5 (minimum) sessions. Interpret your findings in graphical form and report on Highlight the importance of calibration and physiological controls and why it used in the respiratory laboratory setting. KEY COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE LEARNING OUTCOMES
that may influence the test outcome. 1 Generate a suitable report for gas transfer testing. Normal reference ranges. Typical patterns and results for common respiratory disorders. DOPS – witness statement 1 Decontaminate gas transfer equipment and leave in a suitable condition for reuse. Procedures for decontamination of gas transfer equipment. Witness statement 2 Obtain accurate measurements of spot SpO2 and rate in accordance with recommended procedures and the patient’s clinical condition. Standard operating procedures (SOPs). Reasons for measuring SpO2 and relevance to a range of patient conditions. Correct preparation for overnight pulse oximetry, including information needs of patients and carers. Requirements for monitoring and recording results. How to distinguish between technical faults and deterioration in clinical status. DOPS – witness statement 3 Perform alveolar volume and transfer test measurements on a physiological control. SOP. Complete your own calibration and physiological controls over a period of 5 (minimum) sessions. Interpret your findings in graphical form and report on Highlight the importance of calibration and physiological controls and why it used in the respiratory laboratory setting. KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE
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