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Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesia

Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesia

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTANA006
State Code
AVA79
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare for anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialities, and provide assistance to the anaesthetist during regional anaesthesia, invasive monitoring and other anaesthetic related procedures. It includes the ability to prepare and monitor both client and equipment during the procedure.This 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/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare client and equipment
  • 1.1 Read procedure information, check anaesthetist requirements and surgical factors that may impact on the anaesthetic procedure
  • 1.2 Develop and communicate individualised anaesthesia plan in collaboration with anaesthetist
  • 1.3 Select and prepare equipment and materials in relation to sequence and requirements of the clients and their anaesthetic procedure
  • 1.4 Ensure all relevant anaesthetic equipment and materials are clean/disinfected/sterile, functioning correctly, prepared for use, and if necessary, calibrated
  • 1.5 Position equipment and materials for accessibility
  • 1.6 Accurately document accountable anaesthetic items
  • 1.7 Position the client for the procedure and provide optimum conditions to facilitate access
  • 1.8 Check environment for administration of anaesthesia and adjust accordingly
2. Provide assistance to the anaesthetist
  • 2.1 Provide assistance to the anaesthetist during anaesthetic procedures and the induction, maintenance and completion of anaesthesia
  • 2.2 Check client’s physiological parameters when required or as directed by anaesthetist
  • 2.3 Complete required documentation
  • 2.4 Identify, validate and report deviations from acceptable limits of the client’s physiological parameters to the anaesthetist
  • 2.5 Report signs of client discomfort, distress or adverse reaction to the anaesthetist
  • 2.6 Assist with the perioperative medical management of the patient
3. Restore equipment and environment at completion of procedure
  • 3.1 Clean, disinfect or sterilise equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines and manufacturer’s instructions
  • 3.2 Manage faulty equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's guidelines
  • 3.3 Restore the environment to required status
  • 3.4 Restock consumables according to facility requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD057 HLTAN507D Provide assistance in anaesthetic related procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODQ75 HLTANA013 Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesia Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWM7 HLT57915 Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology Qualification