Data interpretation

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Clinical:

1. An understanding of common blood gas abnormalities
2. Simple tests of respiratory function
• Peak flow measurement
• Spirometry
3. Other tests of respriratory function
• Diffusion capacity
• Flow volume loops
• Pulmonary blood floe
4. Electrocardiographs
5. The electroencephalograph (EEG) and evoked potentials
6. The electromyograph (EMG) and measurement of nerve conduction
7. Interpretation of invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular monitoring – systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure
8. Central venous pressure measurement
9. Invasive pressure monitoring, including pulmonary artery catheters and interpretation of derived indices
10. Methods of measurement of cardiac output and derived indices; limitations and interpretation
11. Assessment of cardiac function
12. A working knowledge of the following investigations:
• Stress testing
• Cardiac catheterisation
• Echocardiography – transthoracic / transoesophageal
• Radionuclide scan
13. Intracranial pressure measurement
14. Interpretation and errors of dynamic pressure measurements including systemic, pulmonary arterial and venous pressures , intracranial, intrathoracic and intra-abdominal pressures
15. Exercise tests
16. Interpreting fluid balance and other charts

Radiological (showing clear abnormalities):

17. Chest radiographs – including relevant anatomy
18. Films showing abdominal fluid levels/air
19. Films showing long bone, skull, vertebral and rib fractures
20. Principles of imaging techniques including CT, MRI and ultrasound. Doppler effect
21. Simple CAT and MRI scans of head demonstrating fractures/ haemorrhage
22. Neck and thoracic inlet films

Laboratory:

23. Interpretation of biochemical data
24. Haematology (including coagulation and sickle tests)
25. Assessment of Renal Function
26. Urea and electrolytes
27. pH and blood gases
28. Liver function tests
29. Thyroid function