About 1 in 12 people in the United States have asthma, contributing to frequent calls to dispatch EMS for shortness of breath. In this course, we will learn about the best response strategies for handling shortness of breath and asthma emergency calls. We'll review how to assess patients and distinguish between asthmatic patients and other respiratory issues. We'll review the pathophysiology of asthma. We'll also go into more detail about management options for asthma, as there are several different treatment options depending on the severity of the patient's condition.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
About 1 in 12 people in the United States have asthma, contributing to frequent calls to dispatch EMS for shortness of breath. In this course, we will learn about the best response strategies for handling shortness of breath and asthma emergency calls. We'll review how to assess patients and distinguish between asthmatic patients and other respiratory issues. We'll review the pathophysiology of asthma. We'll also go into more detail about management options for asthma, as there are several different treatment options depending on the severity of the patient's condition.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, 17% of all emergency calls may be for patients over 65 who have experienced a fall. Of those, almost 80% will not be able to get up independently, and 30% will have been stranded on the floor for over an hour. Given the high likelihood of being called out for geriatric falls, EMS professionals need to understand the highest risk factors and complications associated with these calls. High rates of patient refusals in the geriatric population (over 21% of dispatches to geriatric falls) make it harder to ensure quality care. Make sure your assessment is comprehensive and thorough, considering all the potential outcomes, before you walk away.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 mins
According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, 17% of all emergency calls may be for patients over 65 who have experienced a fall. Of those, almost 80% will not be able to get up independently, and 30% will have been stranded on the floor for over an hour. Given the high likelihood of being called out for geriatric falls, EMS professionals need to understand the highest risk factors and complications associated with these calls. High rates of patient refusals in the geriatric population (over 21% of dispatches to geriatric falls) make it harder to ensure quality care. Make sure your assessment is comprehensive and thorough, considering all the potential outcomes, before you walk away.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 mins
This course provides EMS professionals with comprehensive training on assessing, managing, and preventing pediatric drowning incidents. Participants will learn how to navigate the complexities of drowning emergencies, with a focus on ensuring scene safety, implementing lifesaving interventions, and understanding the unique physiological factors that affect pediatric drowning victims.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
This course provides EMS professionals with comprehensive training on assessing, managing, and preventing pediatric drowning incidents. Participants will learn how to navigate the complexities of drowning emergencies, with a focus on ensuring scene safety, implementing lifesaving interventions, and understanding the unique physiological factors that affect pediatric drowning victims.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
