Caring for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's presents unique challenges for EMS providers. This JEMS CEUs course provides several perspectives on different components of dementia patients, including the PAINAD scale, considerations for dementia patients, and dealing with challenging patients and family.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
The US population is aging rapidly. What does this mean for EMS? There will be an increase in geriatric patient population, which means an increase in geriatric patient calls. There are many unique considerations related to geriatric patients, such as scene, movement, communication, and medication considerations. Geriatric patients also may have an increased rate of abuse and neglect; EMS must be vigilant for signs. This JEMS CEU course will also examine the complexities and considerations EMS must employ when evaluating geriatric trauma patients.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
The importance of end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2) and capnography cannot be overstated for prehospital providers. This JEMS CEU course discusses the importance of EtCO2 and how to use PQRST method for interpretation using clinical applications and examples. You’ll also delve into using EtCO2 to identify states of shock and inform pain management care. This course will also discuss capnography in EMS, including interpreting waveforms and using interpretations to inform your treatment for intubated and non-intubated patients. Lastly, you’ll learn the pros and cons of using tools (such as colorimetric devices, capnometry, and capnography) to confirm proper airway placement and the risks for not using them.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Facial weakness, palsy, and stroke are all serious medical conditions that can greatly affect an individual's quality of life. The ability to communicate, eat, and perform everyday tasks can all be compromised when facial muscles are weakened or paralyzed. It is critical that providers are up to date with signs, symptoms, and additional considerations and risk factors for patients with these conditions. This JEMS CEU course will examine how to differentiate between facial weakness caused by Bell's Palsy vs. Acute Stroke, diseases that mimic stroke, as well as stroke evaluation and triage.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
Calls involving children can be intimidating for even the most seasoned EMS provider; newborn and infant calls can feel especially daunting. This JEMS CEU course will consider several elements of neonate and infant care, including assessing apparent life-threatening events (ALTE), transport determinations, actions for SIDS patients, resuscitation considerations, CPR, pediatric airway and ventilation considerations.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
