Respiratory assessment and monitoring Part I

Intended Learning Outcomes


Respiratory assessment and monitoring Part I
Understand the utility and limitations of history and examination tools for recognizing a lung disease as the cause of respiratory failure Understand the use of monitoring tools such as pulse oximetry and capnography


Respiratory assessment and monitoring Part I
1.1 Adopts a structured and timely approach to the recognition, assessment and stabilisation of the acutely ill patient with disordered physiology 3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions 3.2 Identifies the implications of chronic and co-morbid disease in the acutely ill patient 3.8 Recognises and manages the patient with acute respiratory failure and ARDS