and patient capability, How to distinguish between poor patient identifying and correct performance, technical faults and errors in patient technique. deterioration in clinical status. Reasons to stop the test to maintain the safety of the patient. 3 Select, prepare and SOPs. DOPS Questioning/ – administer a Factors influencing the selection of Answering session. bronchodilator(s) and bronchodilator and device. perform Correct preparation of bronchodilator device. measurements according Information needs of patients and how to to and national explain in terms that facilitate guidelines. understanding and co-operation. Factors influencing the effectiveness of administration that may impact on results. Correct administration of bronchodilator/device. Format and requirements for recording results. KEY COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE LEARNING OUTCOMES Interpret technically data Normal reference ranges. Collect spirometry from patients and generate Typical patterns and results for common measurements from the a report for: respiratory diseases. following: spirometry How to check accuracy of recording, lung volumes identify artefacts and determine suitability Normal bronchodilator therapy for analysis. Mild Obstruction Moderate Obstruction Severe Obstruction
and patient capability, identifying and correct errors in patient technique. How to distinguish between poor patient performance, technical faults and deterioration in clinical status. Reasons to stop the test to maintain the safety of the patient. 3 Select, prepare and administer a bronchodilator(s) and perform measurements according to and national guidelines. SOPs. Factors influencing the selection of bronchodilator and device. Correct preparation of bronchodilator device. Information needs of patients and how to explain in terms that facilitate understanding and co-operation. Factors influencing the effectiveness of administration that may impact on results. Correct administration of bronchodilator/device. Format and requirements for recording results. DOPS – Questioning/ Answering session. KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE Interpret technically data from patients and generate a report for: spirometry lung volumes bronchodilator therapy Normal reference ranges. Typical patterns and results for common respiratory diseases. How to check accuracy of recording, identify artefacts and determine suitability for analysis. Collect spirometry measurements from the following: Normal Mild Obstruction Moderate Obstruction Severe Obstruction
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