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Monitor patients during anaesthesia

Monitor patients during anaesthesia

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTANA009
State Code
ODQ83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/06/2022
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
08/06/2022
Nominal Hours
135
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and monitor patients, taking a broad range of clinical tests and measurements.The unit applies to anaesthetic technicians working under the direction of, and in consultation with, an anaesthetist in any hospital or day surgery setting.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Observe patient.
  • 1.1. Read and interpret information in patient medical records.
  • 1.2. Check patient’s physiological parameters as directed.
  • 1.3. Identify deviations from acceptable limits, check equipment for true reading and report to the anaesthetist.
  • 1.4. Identify and respond to signs of patient discomfort, distress or adverse reaction within role responsibility.
2. Take measurements and samples.
  • 2.1. Prepare appropriate equipment for test or measurement being conducted.
  • 2.2. Prepare appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
  • 2.3. Prepare patient according to requirements of test or measurement.
  • 2.4. Maintain aseptic technique during collection of body fluid for analysis.
  • 2.5. Accurately measure patient’s fluid intake and output or loss.
  • 2.6. Perform measurement or take samples in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.7. Determine quality of measurement or sample based on established procedures.
3. Report measurements.
  • 3.1. Read test results and report to the anaesthetist.
  • 3.2. Promptly identify and report abnormal findings to the anaesthetist.
  • 3.3. Document results of measurement or ensure documentation is completed.
4. Decontaminate and store equipment.
  • 4.1. Following the conclusion of the procedure, decontaminate monitoring equipment in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.2. Store equipment ready for next use.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVA82 HLTANA002 Monitor clients during anaesthesia Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHJ4 HLT57921 Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice Qualification