EMSP1240 — Advanced Airway and Respiratory Emergencies
EMSP 1240 - Advanced Airway and Respiratory Emergencies EMSP 1240 - Advanced Airway and Respiratory Emergencies Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 2 Course Description: This course addresses the paramedic students ability to formulate and manage a comprehensive treatment plan for an airway or respiratory emergency encountered in the pre-hospital setting. Emphasis is placed upon advanced airway and respiratory emergencies, assessment, and interventions. Simulations will allow students to utilize didactic and practical assessment skills in simulated emergency scenarios. 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; and current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. MnTC Goals None Major Content Airway Management Anatomy Assessment Techniques of assuring a patent airway Respiration Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system Pathophysiology of respiratory system Oxygenation External and internal respiration Assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration Supplemental oxygen therapy Epidemiology Psychosocial impact Presentations, prognosis, and management of Pleural effusion Spontaneous pneumothorax Obstructive/restrictive lung diseases Pulmonary infections Neoplasm Pertussis Cystic fibrosis Acute upper airway infections Artificial
Prerequisites: EMSP1215, EMSP1220