EMSE1153 — Advanced Medical Emergencies I
EMSE 1153 - Advanced Medical Emergencies I EMSE 1153 - Advanced Medical Emergencies I Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 2 Course Description: This course develops the student’s ability to formulate and manage a comprehensive treatment plan for a medical emergency encountered in the prehospital setting. Emphasis is placed upon shock, advanced respiratory interventions, and renal and anaphylactic emergencies. A practicum will allow students to synthesize didactic and practical assessment skills in simulated emergency scenarios and occupational settings. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current state EMT certification; required immunizations; current healthcare insurance. MnTC Goals None Major Content Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentations Prognosis Airway Management Anatomy Assessment Techniques of assuring a patent airway Artificial Ventilation Assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation Artificial ventilation Minute ventilation Alveolar ventilation Effect of artificial ventilation on cardiac output Assessment and management of: Acute and chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhage Peritonitis Ulcerative diseases Liver disorders Irritable bowel syndrome Infectious disorders Inflammatory disorders Panc
Prerequisites: EMSE1149