Performance of Procedures
- Ensures that appropriate supervision is available
- Identifies the patient appropriately
- Prepares & positions the patient appropriately
- Recognises the indications for local, regional or general anaesthesia
- Arranges appropriate equipment
- Arranges appropriate support staff & defines their roles
- Provides appropriate analgesia &/or premedication
- Performs procedure in a safe and competent manner using aseptic technique
- Identifies & manages common complications
- Interprets results & evaluates outcomes of treatment
- Provides appropriate aftercare & arranges follow-up
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