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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Clinical procedures covers the surgical procedure and the type of anaesthetic which may include: | General/regional/local anaesthetic and sedationFibreoptic intubationRadiology/radiotherapy anaesthesiaGeneral surgeryGastro-intestinal surgeryEar, nose and throat surgeryGynaecological surgeryObstetric surgeryOrthopaedic surgeryVascular surgeryUrological surgeryOral/dental/maxillofacial surgeryCardiothoracic surgeryNeurosurgeryPlastic surgeryTrauma/emergency surgeryOphthalmic surgery |
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Clients requiring anaesthetics include: | NeonatesInfantsChildrenAdolescentsAdultsElderlyPregnant womenImpairedTraumatisedUnconsciousImmuno-compromisedMaleFemale |
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Anaesthetist's requirements may include: | Procedure to be undertakenEquipment and materials for procedure |
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Airway equipment must include: | Range of nasal and oral endotracheal tubesTracheostomy tubesRange of laryngoscopesFibreoptic bronchoscopesDifficult intubation equipmentIntubation aidsOropharyngeal/nasal/laryngeal airwaysSuction equipment for oesophageal and tracheal suctionThroat packsSelf inflating bagAnaesthetic circuitsFace masksConnectorsFiltersVideo equipment |
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Assistance provided during induction procedure must include: | Cricoid pressure Laryngeal manipulation |
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Types of induction procedures must include: | Rapid sequence inductionOral and nasal routeTracheostomy |
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Equipment may include: | Anaesthetic machine and components, including alarms and scavengerVentilator and componentsVaporisers or other systems designed for delivery of inhalation anaesthetic agentsBreathing systems and attachmentsOxygen masksLaryngoscopesFibreoptic bronchoscopesIntubation aids, including difficult intubation equipmentArtificial airways Suction equipment for oesophageal and tracheal suctionMonitoring equipment includes:Electrocardiography (ECG)Pulse oximetryNon-invasive and invasive blood pressure monitoringTemperature monitoringCentral venous pressure (CVP) monitoringIntravascular monitoringGas analysers, including oxygen, carbon dioxide and anaesthetic agentExpired/inspired volume/pressureNeuromuscular transmissionCardiac output monitoring Cerebral activity monitoringStethoscopes, including oesophagealDopplerOther equipment includes:Infusion equipment, including rapid infusion equipmentWarming/cooling equipment for client and intravenous fluidsEquipment to minimise heat lossTourniquets and exsanguinatorsNeuromuscular function monitorCalf stimulators/compression devicesHumidifiersMaterials for subarachnoid epidural or regional nerve blocks |
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Physiological parameters must include: | Blood pressure and pulseTemperatureCirculationRespirationOxygenationInspired/expired gasesAirway pressureNeuro-muscular functionLevel of consciousness |
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Fluids may include: | BloodUrineGastro-intestinal fluidsIrrigationIntravenousIntra arterial |
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Personal protective equipment may include: | GownGlovesMaskProtective eyewearApron |
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Clinical measurements may include: | Arterial blood gas measurementBlood sugar level measurementHaemoglobin measurement12 lead electrocardiographCoagulation timesManual blood pressure and pulse |
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Client positions may include: | SupineProneLithotomy/Lloyd DavisTrendelenberg/reverseLateralJack knifeSittingSpecific positioning related to the operative/clinical procedure |
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Protecting client from injury may include: | Support/paddingCareful movement of jointsAvoiding sudden and abnormal movementsProtection from excessive heat loss |
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