Learning outcome | Content | Trainee group |
Technology Knowledge and competent handling of the video capsule system, software functionality and accessories | Technical specifications, performance characteristics of system components: Video capsules Sensor array/wearable antennas, data recorder, real-time viewing, workstation and software and network application Patency capsule and scanner |
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Assessment and consent Appropriately assess, select and consent patients for procedure, identify risk, recognise and manage special needs | Indications, fields of application and alternatives Absolute and relative contraindications Capsule retention and risk reduction strategies Special needs requiring modification of the procedure including the critically ill, swallowing disorders and impaired gastrointestinal motility Endoscopic placement Consent issues |
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Procedure Understand requirements for preparation and perform procedure (video capsule and patency) | Patient preparation: Dietary/fasting, bowel purgatives, prokinetics, antifoaming agent Management of comorbidity Video capsule procedure, video download Patency capsule procedure Complications Patient discharge |
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(Pre) Reading Navigate software to read videos, recognise a normal study, highlight pathology and save | Software functionality Practical methods of reading and image analysis Anatomical landmarks, variants of normal |
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Diagnosis and reporting | Interprets normal and abnormal findings. Accurately documents findings including clinical relevance with integration of findings into management plans Reports components in VCE standard terminology Recommendation to direct patient management |
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VC, video capsule; VCE, video capsule endoscopy.