D6.i Describe the principles and interpretation of the electrocardiogram (ECG) including:
D6.i.a methods of measurement including the components of the ECG,
D6.i.b limitations and potential sources of error and artefact including the need for calibration,
D6.i.c methods used to minimise error and artefact,
D6.ii Describe the measurement and interpretation of blood pressure monitoring including:
D6.ii.a methods of measurement; invasive and non-invasive,
D6.ii.b limitations and potential sources of error of each,
D6.ii.c methods used to minimise error and artefact including the need for calibration,
D6.iii Describe the measurement and interpretation of central venous pressure monitoring including:
D6.iii.a method of measurement,
D6.iii.b limitations and potential sources of error,
D6.iii.c methods used to minimise error and artefact including the need for calibration,
D6.iv Describe the measurement and interpretation of cardiac output monitoring including:
D6.iv.a methods of measurement,
D6.iv.b limitations and potential sources of error,
D6.iv.c methods used to minimise error and artefact including the need for calibration,
D6.v Outline the principles of ultrasound including:
D6.v.a The generation and detection of the ultrasound,
D6.v.b The role of the following on the image produced:
D6.v.b.i transducer properties including frequency,
D6.v.b.ii image resolution,
D6.v.b.iii reflection and scattering,
D6.v.b.iv attenuation,
D6.v.b.v refraction.
D6.v.c Describe the Doppler Effect and its application for medical ultrasound in the intensive care unit.