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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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Equipment and materials may include: | EP machine; portable, standard, Electrodes eg caps, disc, mushroom; leads and accessoriesNeedle electrodesTape measureChairBedPhotic stimulatorPattern generator and monitorOther light stimulus Click and white noise stimulator and earphonesElectrical nerve stimulatorOther stimulusResuscitation equipmentGelsElectrode pastes |
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Environment may include: | Neurophysiology departmentWards Operating theatreIntensive care unitPrivate neurologists' rooms |
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Client details may include: | Referral letter/requestReason for studyMedical historyAddress and phone numberDate of birth and ageDate of testDate of previous testMedicationsClient's presenting conditionIn care client/out of care clientClients' expectationsTest requestedReferring doctor, address and phone number |
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Clients must include: | NeonatesInfantsChildrenAdolescentsAdultsElderly |
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Client medical history may include: | Event/s leading to referralCardiac disorderRespiratory disorderVascular disorderNeurological disorderInfectious diseasesEpilepsy type and frequency, and date of last seizurePsychiatric and behavioural disordersDevelopmental disorderMetabolic disorderMedications |
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Action in response to client's medical history may include: | Additional testing |
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Personal protective equipment may include: | GlovesMaskGogglesGown |
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Integrity of electrodes must include: | GroundReferenceActive electrodesStimulus electrodes |
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Additional validation techniques must include: | Touch test (of electrodes)Exchange electrodes Replace electrodesLow, and of similar value, impedances |
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Complications and severe reactions may include: | SeizureCardio-respiratory arrest |
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Causes of changes throughout procedure may include: | EP findingsEquipment EnvironmentalClient's comfort, physiological and psychological stateSeizuresSignal to noise ratio |
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Information provided to client's and carer's may include: | Appropriate follow up period with referring doctor to obtain resultsRisks following procedure i.e. sedation, pupil dilation and refraining from driving and other activities as appropriate |
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