HLTH 1431 - Advanced PALS Renewal

Institution:

Metropolitan Community College - Nebraska

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Description:

This course will review with the participant how to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, stroke and hypothermic adult patient. The student will review rhythm recognition and how to use the heart monitor in the various modes of electrical therapy . The student will review the signs and symptoms along with the management algorithm associated with the individual life threatening rhythm. The advanced provider will review and practice the various forms of advanced airway management along with a review of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with barrier devices and bag-mask devices), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO). Prerequisites CPR for the Healthcare Provider

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mccneb.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 457-2400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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