BMS239 Clinical Measurement (8)
Abstract| This subject describes concepts important for clinical physiology measurement focusing on instrumentation characteristics and patient interaction. Clinical measurement of spirometry and electroencephalography (EEG) are used as illustrative examples. Infection control theory and procedures as they apply to clinical measurement are considered. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS239
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Restricted to students enrolled in Bachelor of Medical Science, graduate Respiratory Science,Asthma Education and Clinical Neurophysiology courses, or at the discretion of the relevant Course Coordinators. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to describe instrument characteristics in terms of voltage, resistance, impedance and electrical safety considerations
* be able to explain the process of signal acquisition, signal processing and analogue to digital conversion
* be able to discuss the rationale for instrument calibration
* be able to detail physiological concepts relevant to excitatory tissues, physics of flow, gas laws and ATPS-BTPS conversion
* be able to discuss the importance of effective and appropriate patient interaction
* be able to describe the influence of spirometer or EEG equipment characteristics on the accuracy of physiological assessment;
* be able to define the indices measured in spirometric or EEG measurement;
* be able to describe the the minimum performance specifications of spirometers or EEG equipment and the processes of calibration and quality control;
* be able to outline the minimum patient performance requirements for spirometry or EEG measurement;
* be able to outline diagnosis and clinical assessment of ventilation or brain function via relevant clinical testing methods;
* be able to describe infection control processes and their application to clinical measurement and therapy. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1: Bioinstrumentation
* instrument characteristics and electrical safety; concepts of voltage, resistance, impedance, calibration, signal acquisition, signal processing, analogue to digital conversion
* physiologic concepts; excitatory tissues, physics of flow, gas laws, ATPS-BTPS conversion
* patient interaction; ethical considerations, eliciting co-operation
* use of SI units and respiratory symbols.
Module 2: Application of bioinstrumentation to physiological measurement
* principles of operation: volume, flow, pressure and voltage measuring devices
* minimum required equipment specifications;
* spirometric volumes and capacities, prediction equations
* EEG voltages, waveforms, normal ranges
* minimum patient performance criteria for spirometry and EEG
* physiologic basis: ventilatory mechanics; obstructive and restrictive disease; electrical fields; epilepsy
* specialised diagnostic test protocols: airway responsiveness, bronchodilator and challenge tests, photic and hyperventilatory challenge
* quality control issues; calibration, physical and biological controls
Module 3: Infection Control
* pathogens: infectious diseases: hepatitis B, C virus; human immunodeficiency virus
* cleaning procedures: equipment categories; cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation; bacterial filters
* techniques for handling contagion: universal body substance precautions; isolation procedures; personal hygiene; waste and sharps disposal. |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
