SKILL
Understanding of the principles & techniques for ensuring patient safety when
preparing & presenting drugs for administration by others during clinical
emergencies.
Knowledge & understanding of basic information relating to the usage, dosage,
incompatibilities, complications and contra-indications of drugs used during
emergency situations.
Knowledge of the current guidelines for basic life support (including those of the
resuscitation council).
YES
NO
Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of the principles & techniques used for
dealing with:
Respiratory arrest
Cardiac arrest
Hypovolaemic shock
Hyperpyrexia
Anaphylactic shock
Inhalation of stomach contents
Hypoxia
Airway obstruction
Hypothermia
SKILL
Ability to recognise the signs & symptoms of the clinical emergencies mentioned
above.
Understanding of the factors that affect the choice of equipment for different
patient groups.
YES
NO
Oxygen therapy
Suction
Airway management
Capnograph
Intravenous access
ECG
Defribrillator
Blood pressure monitors
Pulse oximetry
Temperature monitoring
Blood gas analyser
SKILL
Knowledge & understanding of the current legislation and policy associated with:
YES
NO
Type of breathing circuit used & the rationale for its use
Types & sizes of endotracheal tube and other artificial airways used
Types of laryngoscope blades used for paediatric patients
Special considerations
Complications associated with airway management of the paediatric
patient.
SKILL
YES
NO
Knowledge of the differences in paediatric A&P and how this affects the choices
for:
Cannulation
Airway management
Intravenous fluid administration
Drug therapy
Temperature
Ability to choose & prepare equipment & materials for cannulation, including:
SKILL
YES
NO
Demonstrate & understand the criteria for extubation of the patient (including
signs that the patient exhibits before they can be extubated).
Knowledge and understanding of the ASA grading system, and knowledge of the
scoring systems used to access the airway.
SKILL
Knowledge of potential complications relating to establishing and airway for
different groups (adults), including:
Apnoea
Coughing & hiccupping
Laryngospasm
Bronchospasm
Hypo/hyperventilation
YES
NO
Oral intubation
Nasal intubation
Endobronchial intubation
Cricothyroidectomy
Tracheostomy
Nasogastric tubes
YES
NO
Knowledge of the blood products available for transfusion, including what each
is for and the correct preparation of the product for transfusion.
YES
NO
Knowledge of the hazards & complications that can arise during administration
of blood to patients, and the relevant actions to take (in line with organisational
policy).
Understand the rationale for the transfusion of blood & blood products.
YES
NO
Relevant A&P
Preparation of materials & equipment
Knowledge of the various types arterial cannula & CVP lines available for
use
Knowledge of the technique for each
Arterial & CVP giving sets & fluids used
Transducers
Normal parameters (CVP monitoring)
Hazards associated with each technique
Venepuncture
Arterial cannulation
Central venous pressure monitoring
Spinals, epidurals & regional blocks
Blood & blood product transfusion
SKILL
YES
NO
Oxygen saturation
Pulse rate
Non-invasive blood pressure
Invasive blood pressure
Electrocardiogram
Central venous monitoring
Capnograph
Gas/vapour analysers
Neuromuscular function
Urinary output
Temperature
Knowledge of the parameters you would normally expect to see in the adult
patient for monitoring methods mentioned above.
Induction agents
Muscle relaxants
Analgesics
Local anaesthetic agents
Anti-emetics
Pre-medications
Antibiotics
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Anti-coagulants
Reversal agents
YES
NO
Knowledge of the different drug administration routes that may be used and the
relevant functional anatomy & physiology for each including:
Intravenous
Intramuscular
Oral
Sub-cutaneous
Rectal
Inhalation
Topical
SKILL
Knowledge of the regional (location of peripheral nerves) and functional (skin,
soft tissue, nerve, muscles
& joints) anatomy.
YES
NO
Understanding of the diverse and specific requirements that some patients have
(including physical, emotional,
psychological, communication, personal/religious beliefs).
Understanding of the levels of responsibility in relation to responding to patients
questions.
SKILL
Understanding of the principles of advocacy, and effective ways of representing
and safeguarding the patients interests.
YES
NO
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