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EMC 108 - Trauma Emergencies and WMD Response

 

Course Description

The course covers all the components of the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration, National Standard Curriculum, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, 1994 standard, Module 5. Topics Include: bleeding and shock, soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal care, injuries to the head/spine and emergency medical response to WMD .


 

Competency Areas

Hours

Bleeding and Shock

Class

2

Soft Tissue Injuries

D. Lab

0

Musculoskeletal Care

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Injuries to the Head and Spine

Credit

2

Practical Skills Lab: Trauma

 

 

Emergency Medical Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

 

Corequisite:

EMC 105

 

Course Guide


Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/O.B.I.

BLEEDING AND SHOCK

3

1

0

X4-1.1*

List the structure and function of the circulatory system

 

 

 

x4-1.2

Differentiate between arterial, venous and capillary bleeding.

 

 

 

x4-1.3

State methods of emergency medical care of external bleeding.

 

 

 

X4-1.4

Establish the relationship between body substance isolation and bleeding.

 

 

 

X4-1.5

Establish the relationship between airway management and the trauma patient

 

 

 

X4-1.6

Establish the relationship between mechanism of injury and internal bleeding.

 

 

 

X4-1.7

List the signs of internal bleeding

 

 

 

X4-1.8

List the steps in the emergency medical care of the patient with signs and symptoms of internal bleeding.

 

 

 

X4-1.9

List signs and symptoms of shock (hypoperfusion).

 

 

 

X4-1.10

State the steps in the emergency medical care of the patient with signs and symptoms of shock (hypoperfusion).

 

 

 

X4-1.11

Explain the sense of urgency to transport patients that are bleeding and show signs of shock (hypoperfusion).

 

 

 

X4-1.12

Discuss the need for assessing the patient for external bleeding

 

 

 

X4-1.13

Demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patient with bleeding and/or shock (hypoperfusion)

 

 

 

X4-1.14

Differentiate the structural and functional aspects of arterial and venous blood vessels.

 

 

 

SOFT TISSUE INJURIES

4

0

0

X4-2.1

State the major functions of the skin

 

 

 

X4-2.2

List the layers of the skin.

 

 

 

X4-2.3

Establish the relationship between body substance isolation (BSI) and soft tissue injuries

 

 

 

X4-2.4

List the types of closed soft tissue injuries.

 

 

 

X4-2.5

Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with a closed soft tissue injury.

 

 

 

X4-2.6

State the types of open soft tissue injuries.

 

 

 

X4-2.7

Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with an open soft tissue injury.

 

 

 

X4-2.8

Discuss the emergency medical care considerations for a patient with a penetrating chest injury.

 

 

 

X4-2.9

State the emergency medical care considerations for a patient with an open wound to the abdomen.

 

 

 

X4-2.10

Differentiate the care of an open wound to the chest from an open wound to the abdomen.

 

 

 

X4-2.11

List the classifications of burns.

 

 

 

X4-2.12

Define superficial burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.13

List the characteristics of a superficial burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.14

Define partial thickness burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.15

List the characteristics of a partial thickness burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.16

Define full thickness burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.17

List the characteristics of a full thickness burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.18

Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with a superficial burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.19

Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with a partial thickness burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.20

Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with a full thickness burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.21

List the functions of dressing and bandaging.

 

 

 

X4-2.22

Describe the purpose of a bandage.

 

 

 

X4-2.23

Describe the steps in applying a pressure dressing.

 

 

 

X4-2.24

Establish the relationship between airway management and the patient with chest injury, burns, blunt and penetrating injuries.

 

 

 

X4-2.25

Describe the effects of improperly applied dressings, splints and tourniquets.

 

 

 

X4-2.26

Describe the emergency medical care of a patient with an impaled object

 

 

 

X4-2.27

Describe the emergency medical care of a patient with an amputation.

 

 

 

X4-2.28

Describe the emergency care for a chemical burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.29

Describe the emergency care for an electrical burn.

 

 

 

X4-2.30

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of closed soft tissue injuries

 

 

 

X4-2.31

Demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with soft tissue injuries.

 

 

 

MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE

4

0

0

X4-3.1

Describe the function of the muscular system.

 

 

 

X4-3.2

Describe the function of the skeletal system.

 

 

 

X4-3.3

List the major bones or bone groupings of the spinal column; the thorax; the upper extremities; the lower extremities.

 

 

 

X4-3.4

Differentiate between an open and a closed painful, swollen, deformed extremity.

 

 

 

X4-3.5

State the reasons for splinting.

 

 

 

X4-3.6

List the general rules of splinting.

 

 

 

X4-3.7

List the complications of splinting.

 

 

 

X4-3.8

List the emergency medical care for a patient with a painful, swollen, deformed extremity.

 

 

 

X4-3.9

Explain the rationale for splinting at the scene versus load and go.

 

 

 

X4-3.10

Explain the rationale for immobilization of the painful, swollen, deformed extremity.

 

 

 

X4-3.11

Demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with musculoskeletal injuries.

 

 

 

INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND SPINE

4

0

0

X4-4.1

State the components of the nervous system.

 

 

 

X4-4.2

List the functions of the central nervous system.

 

 

 

X4-4.3

Define the structure of the skeletal system as it relates to the nervous system.

 

 

 

X4-4.4

Relate mechanism of injury to potential injuries of the head and spine.

 

 

 

X4-4.5

Describe the implications of not properly caring for potential spine injuries.

 

 

 

X4-4.6

State the signs and symptoms of a potential spine injury.

 

 

 

X4-4.7

Describe the method of determining if a responsive patient may have a spine injury.

 

 

 

X4-4.8

Relate the airway emergency medical care techniques to the patient with a suspected spine injury.

 

 

 

X4-4.9

Describe how to stabilize the cervical spine.

 

 

 

X4-4.10

Discuss indications for sizing and using a cervical spine immobilization device.

 

 

 

X4-4.11

Establish the relationship between airway management and the patient with head and spine injuries.

 

 

 

X4-4.12

Describe a method for sizing a cervical spine immobilization device.

 

 

 

X4-4.13

Describe how to log roll a patient with a suspected spine injury.

 

 

 

X4-4.14

Describe how to secure a patient to a long spine board.

 

 

 

X4-4.15

List instances when a short spine board should be used.

 

 

 

X4-4.16

Describe how to immobilize a patient using a short spine board.

 

 

 

X4-4.17

Describe the indications for the use of rapid extrication.

 

 

 

X4-4.18

List steps in performing rapid extrication.

 

 

 

X4-4.19

State the circumstances when a helmet should be left on the patient.

 

 

 

X4-4.20

Discuss the circumstances when a helmet should be removed.

 

 

 

X4-4.21

Identify different types of helmets.

 

 

 

X4-4.22

Describe the unique characteristics of sports helmets.

 

 

 

X4-4.23

Explain the preferred methods to remove a helmet.

 

 

 

X4-4.24

Discuss alternative methods for removal of a helmet.

 

 

 

X4-4.25

Describe how the patient's head is stabilized to remove the helmet.

 

 

 

X4-4.26

Differentiate how the head is stabilized with a helmet compared to without a helmet.

 

 

 

X4-4.27

Explain the rationale for immobilization of the entire spine when a cervical spine injury is suspected.

 

 

 

X4-4.28

Explain the rationale for utilizing immobilization methods apart from the straps on the cots.

 

 

 

X4-4.29

Explain the rationale for utilizing a short spine immobilization device when moving a patient from the sitting to the supine position.

 

 

 

X4-4.30

Explain the rationale for utilizing rapid extrication approaches only when they indeed will make the difference between life and death.

 

 

 

X4-4.31

Defend the reasons for leaving a helmet in place for transport of a patient.

 

 

 

X4-4.32

Defend the reasons for removal of a helmet prior to transport of a patient.

 

 

 

X4-4.33

Demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients with head and spinal injuries.

 

 

 

X4-4.34

Describe the mechanism of injury, assessment and management of injuries for the head injury patient

 

 

 

X4-4.35

Distinguish between the types of traumatic brain injury based upon an understanding of pathophysiology and assessment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRAUMA PRACTICAL SKILL LAB

0

8

0

X4-5.1

Demonstrate opening the airway in a patient with suspected spinal cord injury.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.2

Demonstrate evaluating a responsive patient with a suspected spinal cord injury.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.3

Demonstrate stabilization of the cervical spine.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.4

Demonstrate the four person log roll for a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury. (P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.5

Demonstrate how to log roll a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury using two people.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.6

Describe how the patient is immobilized on the backboard.

 

 

 

X4-5.7

Demonstrate securing a patient to a long spine board.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.8

Describe how the patient is immobilized to the stretcher, and to the ambulance.

 

 

 

X4-5.9

Demonstrate using the short board immobilization technique.(P‑1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.10

Demonstrate procedure for rapid extrication.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.11

Demonstrate preferred methods for stabilization of a helmet. (P‑1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.12

Demonstrate helmet removal techniques.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.13

Demonstrate alternative methods for stabilization of a helmet.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.14

Demonstrate the emergency medical care of a patient with a painful, swollen, deformed extremity.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.15

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of open soft tissue injuries.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.16

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with an open chest wound.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.17

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with open abdominal wounds.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.18

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with an impaled object.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.19

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with an amputation.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.20

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of an amputated part.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.21

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with superficial burns.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.22

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with partial thickness burns.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.23

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with full thickness burns.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.24

Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of a patient with a chemical burn.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.25

Demonstrate direct pressure as a method of emergency medical care of external bleeding. (P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.26

Demonstrate the use of diffuse pressure as a method of emergency medical care of external bleeding.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.27

Demonstrate the use of pressure points and tourniquets as a method of emergency medical care of external bleeding.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.28

Demonstrate the care of the patient exhibiting signs and symptoms of internal bleeding.(P-1,2)

 

 

 

X4-5.29

Demonstrate the care of the patient exhibiting signs and symptoms of shock (hypoperfusion).(P-1,2)

 

 

 

Emergency Medical Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction

2

0

0

X4-6-1

Recognize the patient experiencing exposure to a Weapon of

 

 

 

 

Mass Destruction, to include chemicals and radiation

 

 

 

X4-6.2

Describe the emergency medical care of the patient.

 

 

 

 

experiencing exposure to a Weapon of Mass Destruction

 

 

 

X4-6.3

List signs/symptoms associated with Weapons of Mass

 

 

 

 

Destruction.

 

 

 

X4-6.4

State the medication forms, dose, administration, action, and

 

 

 

 

contraindications for the Mark I kit, Potassium Iodide,

 

 

 

 

and Amyl Nitrite

 

 

 

X4-6.5

Differentiate between the general category of those patients

 

 

 

 

exposed to a Weapon of Mass Destruction and those

 

 

 

 

requiring immediate medical care,  including immediate

 

 

 

 

use of the Mark I kit, Potassium Iodide, and Amyl Nitrite.

 

 

 

X4-6.6

Explain the rationale for administering the Mark I kit,

 

 

 

 

Potassium Iodide, and Amyl Nitrite

 

 

 

X4-6.7

Demonstrate the emergency medical care of the patient

 

 

 

 

exposed to a Weapon of Mass Destruction.

 

 

 

X4.6-8

Demonstrate the use of a Mark I Kit, Potassium Iodide,

 

 

 

 

and Amyl Nitrite.

 

 

 

X4-6.9

Perform the necessary steps required to provide a patient

 

 

 

 

with a Mark I Kit, Potassium Iodide, and Amyl Nitrite

 

 

 

X4-6.10

Demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient

 

 

 

 

response to a Weapon of Mass Destruction.

 

 

 

X4-6.11

Demonstrate the proper disposal of the Mark I Kit.

 

 

 

 MODULE 5 REVIEW AND PRACTICAL SKILLS LAB

2

2

0

 

Demonstrate competency of module components

 

 

 

FINAL EXAM for Trauma Emergencies for the EMT

1

3

0

 

Written Examination

 

 

 

 

Practical Examination

 

 

 

TOTAL HOURS

20

14

0

 

*Denotes National Standard Curriculum Objective Reference Numbers

 

Suggested Resources

 

BLS for Healthcare Providers (70-2046)

AHA approved vendor

Intermediate: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Rhonda Beck
ISBN: 0763722448 / Jones & Bartlett

Intermediate: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Student Workbook
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
ISBN: 0763726699 / Jones & Bartlett

Intermediate Emergency Care, 2/E
Bryan E. Bledsoe
Robert S. Porter
Richard A. Cherry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse
© 1998 / 0-8359-5160-X / Prentice Hall

Intermediate Emergency Care Workbook, 2/E
Robert S. Porter
© 1998 / 0-8359-5263-0 / Prentice Hall

Mosby's EMT-Intermediate Textbook for the 1985 National Standard Curriculum
Shade

ISBN: 0-323-03985-5 / Mosby-Elsevier

 

DOT-ERG 2004

This book is now available online in a .PDF format

http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/erg/erg2004.pdf

 

Emergency Care w/CD-ROM (Cloth Version), 10/e
Limmer / O'Keefe / Grant / Murray / Bergeron / Dickinson
ISBN: 0131142313 | Prentice Hall

 

Prehospital Emergency Care, 7/e
Mistovich / Hafen / Karren
ISBN: 0130492884 | Prentice Hall

 

Intermediate Emergency Care: Principles and Practice, 1/e
Bledsoe / Porter / Cherry
ISBN: 0131136070 | Prentice Hall

 

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Emergency Care, 1/e
De Lorenzo / Porter
ISBN: 0130139238 | Pre
ntice Hall

 

Terrorism Emergency Response: A Workbook for Responders, 1/e
Sachs
ISBN: 0130993646 | Prentice Hall

Other

Anatomy and Physiology of Emergency Care, Bledsoe (0-13-042298-3)

·         A&P Presentation Manager Internet Guide (0-13-078068-5)

·         Instructor's Guide (0-13-099513-5)

·         Anatomy and Physiology Acetates (0-89303-048-1)

·         Coordinator and Instructor's Guide (0-13-084582-5)

 

Emergency Care, 10e, Limmer, et al (Hard Cover: 0-13-114231-3; Paper Cover: 0-13-114233-X)

·         Instructor's Resource Manual (0-13-114244-5)

·         Instructor's Resource CD (0-13-114235-6)

·         PowerPoint Slides for Instructors (0-13-114239-9)

·         TestGen (0-13-114237-2)

·         Student Workbook (0-13-114246-1)

·         Companion Website (www.prenhall.com/limmer)

·         Companion Website (www.prenhall.com/limmer)

Stress Management for the Emergency Care Provider, Mikolaj (0-13-009686-5)

·         Instructor's Resource CD (0-13-119841-6)

·         Companion Website

 

 

 

     

 

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