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Provide assistance during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia

Provide assistance during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAN403C
State Code
D5753
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to the anaesthetist with the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist in establishing and maintaining client's airway
  • 1.1 Check anaesthetist's requirements
  • 1.2 Check individual needs of the client and ensure the appropriate anaesthetic equipment is provided for the anaesthetist
  • 1.3 Provide assistance to the anaesthetist as directed to position the client for establishing the airway
  • 1.4 Select equipment and prepare and handle correctly and safely and in accordance with infection control guidelines
  • 1.5 Provide assistance to the anaesthetist throughout induction procedure
  • 1.6 Maintain client's airway when directed by the anaesthetist
  • 1.7 Take all necessary precautions to prevent cross-infection and minimise trauma
  • 1.8 Secure airway into position
2. Monitor the performance of anaesthetic equipment used
  • 2.1 Ensure anaesthetic equipment is in working order and service records are current
  • 2.2 Ensure warning devices are working and alarm limits are set in accordance with relevant standards
  • 2.3 Observe anaesthetic equipment whilst in use and take action if a fault develops as directed by Anaesthetist to avoid danger to clients and staff
  • 2.4 Follow established procedures to rectify faulty equipment
3. Provide assistance in monitoring the client during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia
  • 3.1 Check client's physiological parameters when as directed by anaesthetist
  • 3.2 Identify deviations from acceptable limits of the client's physiological parameters, check equipment for true reading and report to the anaesthetist
  • 3.3 Identify signs of client discomfort, distress or adverse reaction, check equipment for true reading and report to the anaesthetist
  • 3.4 Inform and reassure client, as appropriate, throughout the procedure
4. Measure and record clients' fluid balance
  • 4.1 Accurately measure client's fluid intake and output/loss and record as directed by the anaesthetist
  • 4.2 Promptly and accurately report any abnormal findings to the anaesthetist
  • 4.3 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions
  • 4.4 Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with infection control policy
5. Perform clinical measurements when directed by the anaesthetist
  • 5.1 Select and prepare required equipment
  • 5.2 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with additional precautions
  • 5.3 Prepare client as required for test
  • 5.4 Take sample as required, conduct measurement in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisation policies and procedures
  • 5.5 Record findings promptly and accurately
  • 5.6 Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with infection control policy
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9061 HLTAN403B Provide assistance during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia Unit of competency
C6579 HLTAN3A Provide assistance during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD052 HLTAN403D Provide assistance during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D071 HLT42607 Certificate IV in Anaesthetic Technology Qualification