EMSP 205 Medical Emergencies I

Students will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the cardiac patient.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

EMSP 160 and EMSP 200

Corequisite

EMSP 210

Hours Weekly

2.2 hours theory, 8.4 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field
   impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with:
   a. Respiratory problems
   b. Cardiovascular problems and diseases
   c. Neurological problem
2. Select and appropriately administer medications (including correct route and doses) from
   the national paramedic formulary to treat patients with the problems identified above.
3. Demonstrate skills appropriate for the management and treatment of patients listed above.
4. Acquire and interpret Lead 2 and/or MCL 1 interpretation, and 12 lead ECGs.
5. Perform cardiac monitoring for 2 lead and 12 lead ECGs.
6. Perform defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and pacing in the appropriate
   cardiovascular emergencies.
   
7. Function as a team leader in a simulated scenario for a cardiac emergency and utilize
   appropriate recommended American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life
   Support (ACLS) standards and guidelines for patients with suspected acute myocardial
   infarction (AMI), acute pulmonary edema, stroke, tachycardia, bradycardia, ventricular
   fibrillation, pulseless electrical activity, and asystole.

Course Objectives

1. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field
   impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with:
   a. Respiratory problems
   b. Cardiovascular problems and diseases
   c. Neurological problem
2. Select and appropriately administer medications (including correct route and doses) from
   the national paramedic formulary to treat patients with the problems identified above.
3. Demonstrate skills appropriate for the management and treatment of patients listed above.
4. Acquire and interpret Lead 2 and/or MCL 1 interpretation, and 12 lead ECGs.
5. Perform cardiac monitoring for 2 lead and 12 lead ECGs.
6. Perform defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and pacing in the appropriate
   cardiovascular emergencies.
   
7. Function as a team leader in a simulated scenario for a cardiac emergency and utilize
   appropriate recommended American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life
   Support (ACLS) standards and guidelines for patients with suspected acute myocardial
   infarction (AMI), acute pulmonary edema, stroke, tachycardia, bradycardia, ventricular
   fibrillation, pulseless electrical activity, and asystole.