Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

BT_GS 1.69a Describe how a patient's temperature is monitored and discuss the indications for temperature monitoring with the advantages and disadvantages of particular sites and methods (also refer to monitors and monitoring standards, which is covered in the Safety and quality in anaesthetic practice clinical fundamental)

BT_SQ 1.6 Describe the methods of measurement applicable to anaesthesia, including clinical utility, complications and sources of error in particular:

· SI units

· Measurement of volumes, flows, and pressures, including transducers.

· Measurement of blood pressure

· Measurement of cardiac output

· Measurement of temperature

· Oximetry

· Gas analysis, including capnography

· Methods used to measure respiratory function, including:

- Forced expiratory volume  

-  Peak expiratory flow rate  

-  Vital capacity  

-  Flow-volume loops  

-  Functional residual capacity and residual volume

Past SAQs

1999.1 Differentiate between the terms “heat” and “temperature”. Explain briefly the principles of a mercury thermometer, indicating its advantages and disadvantages.

Temperature Measurement