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CAHPU LOG BOOK
BASIC/ADVANCED
(Please circle one)
FOR
….………………………
Please select one of the following:
Clinical Nurse Consultant in Neonatology
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Advanced Neonatal Practice)
or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
…………………………………. HOSPITAL
2012 - 2013
Serial Number
Date of CPU
Patient’s MRN &
Addressograph
Patient’s relevant history
and clinical findings
Indication for CPU
Findings of CPU
Supervised by
Supervisor’s Comments
Supervisor’s Signature &
Date.
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that,………………………….,
has satisfactorily completed the LOG BOOK
requirements for the Basic CAHPU course in
Neonatology with recommended duration of training.
He/she has completed the required scans under my
direct supervision at ……………………… Hospital.
Signed by:
Date:
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that,………………………….,
has satisfactorily completed the LOG BOOK
requirements for the Advanced CAHPU course in
Neonatology with recommended duration of training.
He/she has completed the required scans under my
direct supervision at ……………………… Hospital.
Signed by:
Date:
Basic Cardiac Ultrasound Scans
Learning Goals
1.
Understand and appreciate the needs of an infant during scanning
2.
Understand and appreciate the infection risks of scanning
3.
Understand and appreciate the optimal choice of probes and settings for neonatal
scanning
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of the normal anatomical structure of the heart as it
relates to the standard echocardiographic windows
5.
Competently perform 2D imaging of the neonatal heart using the parasternal long
axis, short axis, high parasternal ductal/arch view, apical and subcostal
echocardiographic windows
6.
Use of M mode to measure the LA:Ao ratio and assess left ventricular contractility
7.
Use of pulsed wave Doppler and colour Doppler as to demonstrate normal blood
velocities across heart valves and through the outflow tracts.
8.
Understand the common conventions of cardiac scanning and competently
record a series of images to clearly demonstrate normal cardiac anatomy
9.
Competently interpret the heart ultrasound findings in relation to the clinical
Scenario
10.
Need to recognise when referral should be mandatory because of an incomplete scan
or a possible anatomical or functional abnormality
Signed by:
Date:
Basic Cranial Ultrasound Scans
Learning Goals
1.
Understand and appreciate the needs of an infant during scanning
1.
Understand and appreciate the infection risks of scanning
2.
Understand and appreciate the optimal choice of probes and settings for neonatal
scanning
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of normal cranial anatomy
4.
Competently use coronal and sagittal cranial ultrasound windows via anterior
fontanelle to demonstrate normal anatomical structures.
5.
Recognise intracranial bleeding with competent assessment of sub-ependymal,
intraventricular and parenchymal bleeding
6.
Understand the common conventions of cranial scanning and competently record a
series of images to clearly demonstrate normal cranial anatomy
7.
Need to recognise when referral should be mandatory because of an incomplete scan
or a possible anatomical or functional abnormality
8.
Competently interpret the ultrasound findings in relation to the clinical scenario
Signed by:
Date:
Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound Scans
Learning Goals
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the normal anatomical structure of the heart
as it relates to the standard echocardiographic windows
4.
Assessment of size and shunt direction of the patent ductus arteriosus
5.
Measure right and left ventricular output
6.
Measure superior vena cava flow
7.
Assess myocardial function using M-mode and other means
8.
Assess significance and direction of interatrial shunting
9.
Measure or assess pulmonary artery pressure using tricuspid incompetence, ductal
shunt velocities or pulmonary artery Doppler acceleration times
Recognition of common Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
10.
11.
12.
Need to recognise when referral should be mandatory because of an incomplete scan
or a possible anatomical or functional abnormality
Competently interpret the ultrasound findings in relation to the clinical scenario
Signed by:
Date:
Advanced Cranial Ultrasound Scans
Learning Goals
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of normal cranial anatomy
2.
Competently use coronal and sagittal cranial ultrasound windows via anterior
fontanelle to demonstrate normal anatomical structures.
Recognise intracranial bleeding with competent assessment of sub-ependymal,
intraventricular and parenchymal bleeding
3.
4.
Recognise common structural abnormalities of cerebral development
5.
Be able to perform and interpret Doppler studies of the anterior and middle
cerebral artery
6.
Need to recognise when referral should be mandatory because of
an incomplete scan or a possible anatomical or functional abnormality
7.
Competently interpret the ultrasound findings in relation to the clinical scenario
Signed by:
Date:
Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound Scans
Learning Goals
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of normal abdominal anatomy
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and relationships of major organs
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and relationships of IVC and abdominal
aorta
4.
Attain proficiency in image optimisation in order to enable appropriate demonstration
of the IVC and abdominal aorta including umbilical catheter and PIC tip location
5.
Attain proficiency in image optimisation in order to enable appropriate demonstration
of ascites/pleural effusions
5.
Attain proficiency in image optimisation in order to enable appropriate demonstration
of the location and identification of the kidneys
6.
Attain proficiency in image optimisation in order to enable appropriate demonstration
of the Bladder location and assessment of relative volume
7.
Need to recognise when referral should be mandatory because of
an incomplete scan or a possible anatomical or functional abnormality
8.
Competently interpret the ultrasound findings in relation to the clinical scenario
Signed by:
Date: