EMS 130 - Respiratory Emergencies

Institution:

Atlanta Technical College

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Description:

This unit is designed to help the Paramedic assess and treat a wide variety of respiratory related il nesses in the pediatric and adult patient. Topics include a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology of foreign body airway obstruction, recognition of respiratory compromise, use of airway adjunctive equipment and procedures, current therapeutic modalities for bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, spontaneous pneumothorax, and hyperventilation syndromes. This section also provides expanded information for adult respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary thromboembolism, neoplasms of the lung, pneumonia, emphysema, pulmonary edema, and respiratory infections. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 2 (Airway), Section 1 (Airway Management and Ventilation) and Division 5 (Medical), Section 1 (Respiratory) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Hours: Class/Week 4 D.Lab/Week 2 Credit 5 Prerequisites: AHS 101 Corequisite: EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129 EMS 131 TRAUMA This Unit is designed to introduce the student to assessment and management of the trauma patient, to include: systematic approach to the assessment and management of trauma, demonstration of the assessment and management of certain types of trauma patients and bodily injuries. Student should complete the requirements for the Basic Trauma Life Support Course or the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Course. Hours: Class/Week 4 D.Lab/Week 2 Credit 5 Prerequisite: AHS 101 Corequisite: EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129

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2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.atlantatech.edu/

Phone Number:

(404) 225-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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