What is Physiological Measurement?

What is Physiological Measurement?

A guide to the tests and procedures conducted by Physiological Measurement diagnostic services

What is Physiological Measurement?

A guide to the tests and procedures conducted by Physiological Measurement diagnostic services

May 2007

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What is Physiological Measurement?' A guide to the tests and procedures conducted by Physiological Measurement diagnostic services

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May 2007

PCT CEs, NHS Trust CEs, SHA CEs, Care Trust CEs, Foundation Trust CEs, Medical Directors, Directors of PH, Directors of Nursing, Local Authority CEs, PCT PEC Chairs, NHS Trust Board Chairs, Special HA CEs, Directors of HR, Directors of Finance, Allied Health Professionals, GPs, Communications Leads, Emergency Care Leads, Those collating data for the national diagnostic census

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A practical guide for a range of audiences. It is designed to promote basic understanding of these services and assist in working towards achieving 18 weeks referral to treatment times. It provides a comprehensive overview of the eight areas involved, including a breakdown of all the key diagnostic procedures.

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Contents

Section

I. Introduction

i. Physiological Measurement and 18 Weeks

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ii. Physiological Measurement Services

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iii. Physiological Measurement Workforce

9

iv. Physiological Measurement and Children

10

v. `What is Physiological Measurement?'

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II. The eight areas of Physiological Measurement

1. Audiology

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Audiology Tests Summary

16

2. Cardiac Physiology

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Cardiac Physiology Tests Summary

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3. Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology

34

Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology Tests Summary

37

4. Neurophysiology

39

Neurophysiology Tests Summary

42

5. Ophthalmic and Vision Science

45

Ophthalmic and Vision Science Tests Summary

49

6. Respiratory Physiology (including Sleep Physiology)

56

Respiratory Physiology (including Sleep Physiology) Tests Summary

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7. Urodynamics

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Urodynamics Tests Summary

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8. Vascular Technology

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Vascular Technology Tests Summary

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Acknowledgements

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