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Standard |
Rev: 4/18/07; Posted:
06/11/07
Provides an in-depth study of the nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal,
renal, hematopoietic, and immune systems. Topics include epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of specific
injuries/illnesses. Emphasis is placed on allergies/anaphylaxis, toxicology,
environmental emergencies, and infectious and communicable diseases. General/specific pathophysiology
assessment and management are discussed in detail for environmental
emergencies. Infectious and communicable disease topics include public health
principles, public health agencies, infection, pathogenicity,
infectious agents, and specific infectious disease processes and their
management. This course provides
instruction on topics in Division 5 (Medical), Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, and 11 of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Assessment/Management
of the Following Emergencies: |
Class |
5 |
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Neurological, Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Renal, Hematopoietic |
D. Lab |
1 |
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Assessment/Management of Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Assessment/Management of Toxicological and Environmental
Emergencies |
Credit |
5 |
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Assessment/Management/Access to Public Health
Organizations for Infectious/Communicable diseases |
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Prerequisites: |
AHS 101,
EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, |
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Corequisite: |
None |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
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D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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ASSESSMENT/MANAGEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCIES: NEUROLOGICAL, ENDOCRINE, GASTRO-INTESTINAL, RENAL,
HEMATOPOIETIC |
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Neurological
Emergencies |
Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of neurological
emergencies. |
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Identify the risk factors most predisposing to the nervous
system. |
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Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the organs and structures
related to the nervous system. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
non-traumatic neurological emergencies. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with non-traumatic neurological
emergencies. |
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Identify the need for rapid intervention and the transport of
the patient with non-traumatic emergencies. |
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Discuss the management of non-traumatic neurological emergencies. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of coma
and altered mental status. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with coma and altered
mental status. |
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Discuss the management/treatment plan of coma and altered mental
status. |
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Describe the epidemiology, including the morbidity/ mortality
and prevention strategies, for seizures. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
seizures. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with seizures. |
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Define seizure. |
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Describe and differentiate the major types of seizures. |
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List the most common causes of seizures. |
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Describe the phases of a generalized seizure. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
syncope. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with syncope. |
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Discuss the management/treatment plan of syncope. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
headache. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with headache. |
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Discuss the management/treatment plan of headache. |
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Describe the epidemiology, including the morbidity/ mortality
and prevention strategies, for neoplasms. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of neoplasms. |
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Describe the types of neoplasms. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with neoplasms. |
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Discuss the management/treatment plan of neoplasms. |
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Define neoplasms. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to neoplasms. |
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Correlate abnormal assessment findings with clinical
significance in the patient with neoplasms. |
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Differentiate among the various treatment and pharmacological
interventions used in the management of neoplasms. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with neoplasms. |
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Describe the epidemiology, including the morbidity/ mortality
and prevention strategies, for abscess. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
abscess. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with abscess. |
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Discuss the management/treatment plan of abscess. |
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Define abscess. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to abscess. |
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Correlate abnormal assessment findings with clinical
significance in the patient with abscess. |
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Differentiate among the various treatment and pharmacological
interventions used in the management of abscess. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with abscess. |
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Describe the epidemiology, including the morbidity/ mortality
and prevention strategies, for stroke and intracranial hemorrhage. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of stroke
and intracranial hemorrhage. |
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Describe the types of stroke and intracranial hemorrhage. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with stroke and
intracranial hemorrhage. |
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Discuss the management/treatment plan of stroke and intracranial
hemorrhage. |
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Define stroke and intracranial hemorrhage. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to stroke and
intracranial hemorrhage. |
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Correlate abnormal assessment findings with clinical
significance in the patient with stroke and intracranial hemorrhage. |
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Differentiate among the various treatment and pharmacological
interventions used in the management of stroke and intracranial hemorrhage. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with stroke and intracranial
hemorrhage. |
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Describe the epidemiology, including the morbidity/ mortality
and prevention strategies, for transient ischemic attack. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
transient ischemic attack. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with transient
ischemic attack. |
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Discuss the management/treatment plan of transient ischemic
attack. |
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Define transient ischemic attack. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to transient ischemic
attack. |
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Differentiate among the various treatment and pharmacological
interventions used in the management of transient ischemic attack. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with transient ischemic attack. |
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Describe the epidemiology, including the morbidity/ mortality
and prevention strategies, for degenerative neurological diseases. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
degenerative neurological diseases. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with degenerative
neurological diseases. |
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Discuss the management/treatment plan of degenerative
neurological diseases. |
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Define the following: a. Muscular dystrophy b.
Multiple sclerosis c. Dystopia d. Parkinson’s disease e. Trigeminal neuralgia f. Bell’s palsy g. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis h. Peripheral neuropathy i. Cyclones j. Spinal bifida k. Poliomyelitis |
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Correlate abnormal assessment findings with clinical
significance in the patient with degenerative neurological diseases. |
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Differentiate among the various treatment and pharmacological
interventions used in the management of degenerative neurological diseases. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with degenerative neurological
diseases. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles of the patient with a neurological emergency. |
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Differentiate between neurological emergencies based on
assessment findings. |
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Correlate abnormal assessment findings with the clinical
significance in the patient with neurological complaints. |
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Develop a patient management plan based on field impression in
the patient with neurological emergencies. |
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Endocrinology
emergencies |
Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of endocrinology
emergencies. |
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Identify the risk factors most predisposing to endocrinology
disease. |
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Discuss the anatomy and physiology of organs and structures
related to endocrinology diseases. |
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Review the pathophysiology of endocrinology
emergencies. |
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Discuss the general assessment findings associated with endocrinologic emergencies. |
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Identify the need for rapid intervention of the patient with endocrinologic emergencies. |
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Discuss the management of endocrinologic
emergencies. |
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Describe osmotic diuresis and its
relationship to diabetes. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of adult
onset diabetes mellitus. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of
juvenile onset diabetes mellitus. |
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Describe the effects of decreased levels of insulin on the body. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with clinical
significance in the patient with a diabetic emergency. |
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Discuss the management of diabetic emergencies. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological principles
and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a
treatment plan for the patient with a diabetic emergency. |
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Differentiate between the pathophysiology
of normal glucose metabolism and diabetic glucose metabolism. |
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Describe the mechanism of ketone body
formation and its relationship to ketoacidosis. |
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Discuss the physiology of the excretion of potassium and ketone bodies by the kidneys. |
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Describe the relationship of insulin to serum glucose levels. |
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Describe the effects of decreased levels of insulin on the body. |
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Describe the effects of increased serum glucose levels on the
body. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
hypoglycemia. |
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Discuss the utilization of glycogen by the human body as it
relates to the pathophysiology of hypoglycemia. |
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Describe the actions of epinephrine as it relates to the pathophysiology of hypoglycemia. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of the patient with
hypoglycemia. |
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Describe the compensatory mechanisms utilized by the body to
promote homeostasis relative to hypoglycemia. |
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Describe the management of a responsive hypoglycemic patient. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with clinical
significance in the patient with hypoglycemia. |
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Discuss the management of the hypoglycemic patient. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with hypoglycemia. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
hyperglycemia. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of the patient with
hyperglycemia. |
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Describe the management of hyperglycemia. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with clinical
significance in the patient with hyperglycemia. |
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Discuss the management of the patient with hyperglycemia. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with hyperglycemia. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of nonketotic hyperosmolar coma. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of the patient with nonketotic hyperosmolar coma. |
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Describe the management of nonketotic hyperosmolar coma. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with clinical
significance in the patient with nonketotic hyperosmolar coma. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with nonketotic
hyperosmolar coma. |
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Discuss the management of the patient with hyperglycemia. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with hyperglycemia. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
diabetic ketoacidosis. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of the patient with diabetic ketoacidosis. |
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Describe the management of diabetic ketoacidosis. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with clinical
significance in the patient with diabetic ketoacidosis. |
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Discuss the management of the patient with diabetic ketoacidosis. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with diabetic ketoacidosis. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of thyrotoxicosis. |
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Recognize signs and symptoms of the patient with thyrotoxicosis. |
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Discuss the management of the patient with thyrotoxicosis. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with thyrotoxicosis. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of myxedema. |
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Recognize signs and symptoms of the patient with myxedema. |
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Describe the management of myxedema. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with clinical significance
in the patient with myxedema. |
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Discuss the management of the patient with myxedema. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with myxedema. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
Cushing’s syndrome. |
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Recognize signs and symptoms of the patient with Cushing’s
syndrome. |
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Describe the management of Cushing’s syndrome. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with clinical
significance in the patient with Cushing’s syndrome. |
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Discuss the management of the patient with Cushing’s syndrome. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with Cushing’s syndrome. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of adrenal
insufficiency. |
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Recognize signs and symptoms of the patient with adrenal
insufficiency. |
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Describe the management of adrenal insufficiency. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with clinical
significance in the patient with adrenal insufficiency. |
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Discuss the management of the patient with adrenal
insufficiency. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with adrenal insufficiency. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles to the assessment of a patient with an endocrinological
emergency. |
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Differentiate between endocrine emergencies based on assessment
and history. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in the assessment with clinical
significance in the patient with endocrinologic
emergencies. |
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Develop a patient management plan based on field impression in
the patient with an endocrinologic emergency. |
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Gastrointestinal
emergencies |
Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of
gastrointestinal emergencies. |
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Identify the risk factors most predisposing to gastrointestinal
emergencies. |
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Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the organs and structures
related to gastrointestinal diseases. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
inflammation and its relationship to acute abdominal pain. |
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Define somatic pain as it relates to gastroenterology. |
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Define visceral pain as it relates to gastroenterology. |
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Define referred pain as it relates to gastroenterology. |
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Differentiate between hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic abdominal
pain. |
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Discuss the signs and symptoms of local inflammation relative to
acute abdominal pain. |
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Discuss the signs and symptoms of peritoneal inflammation
relative to acute abdominal pain. |
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List the signs and symptoms of general inflammation relative to
acute abdominal pain. |
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Based on assessment findings, differentiate between local,
peritoneal and general inflammation as they relate to acute abdominal pain. |
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Describe the questioning technique and specific questions the
paramedic should ask when gathering a focused history in a patient with
abdominal pain. |
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Describe the technique for performing a comprehensive physical
examination on a patient complaining of abdominal pain. |
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Define upper gastrointestinal bleeding. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of upper
gastrointestinal bleeding. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to upper
gastrointestinal bleeding. |
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Describe the management for upper gastrointestinal bleeding. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with upper GI bleeding. |
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Define lower gastrointestinal bleeding. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of lower
gastrointestinal bleeding. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to lower
gastrointestinal bleeding. |
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Describe the management for lower gastrointestinal bleeding. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with lower GI bleeding. |
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Define acute gastroenteritis. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of acute
gastroenteritis. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to acute
gastroenteritis. |
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Describe the management for acute gastroenteritis. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with acute gastroenteritis. |
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Define colitis. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
colitis. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to colitis. |
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Describe the management for colitis. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with colitis. |
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Define gastroenteritis. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
gastroenteritis. |
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Describe the management for gastroenteritis. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with gastroenteritis. |
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Define diverticulitis. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of diverticulitis. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to diverticulitis. |
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Describe the management for diverticulitis. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with diverticulitis. |
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Define appendicitis. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
appendicitis. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to appendicitis. |
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Describe the management for appendicitis. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with appendicitis. |
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Define peptic ulcer disease. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of peptic
ulcer disease. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to peptic ulcer
disease. |
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Describe the management for peptic ulcer disease. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with peptic ulcer disease. |
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Define bowel obstruction. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of bowel
obstruction. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to bowel obstruction. |
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Describe the management for bowel obstruction. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with bowel obstruction. |
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Define Crohn’s disease. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of Crohn’s disease. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to Crohn’s
disease. |
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Describe the management for Crohn’s
disease. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with Crohn’s
disease. |
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Define pancreatitis. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of pancreatitis. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to pancreatitis. |
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Describe the management for pancreatitis. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with pancreatitis. |
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Define esophageal varices. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
esophageal varices. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to esophageal varices. |
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Describe the management for esophageal varices. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with esophageal varices. |
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Define hemorrhoids. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of
hemorrhoids. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to hemorrhoids. |
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Describe the management for hemorrhoids. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with hemorrhoids. |
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Define cholecystitis. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of cholecystitis. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to cholecystitis. |
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Describe the management for cholecystitis. |
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Integrate pathophysiological principles
and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a
treatment plan for the patient with cholecystitis. |
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Define acute hepatitis. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of acute
hepatitis. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to acute hepatitis. |
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Describe the management for acute hepatitis. |
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Integrate
pathophysiological principles and assessment
findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for
the patient with acute hepatitis. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles of the patient with a gastrointestinal emergency. |
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Differentiate between gastrointestinal emergencies based on
assessment findings. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in the assessment with the clinical
significance in the patient with abdominal pain. |
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Develop a patient management plan based on field impression in
the patient with abdominal pain. |
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Renal
Emergencies |
Describe the incidence, morbidity, mortality, and risk factors predisposing
to urological emergencies. |
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Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the organs and structures
related to urogenital diseases. |
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Define referred pain and visceral pain as it relates to urology. |
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Describe the questioning technique and specific questions the
paramedic should utilize when gathering a focused history in a patient with
abdominal pain. |
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Describe the technique for performing a comprehensive physical
examination of a patient complaining of abdominal pain. |
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Define acute renal failure. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of acute
renal failure. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to acute renal failure. |
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Describe the management for acute renal failure. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with acute renal failure. |
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Define chronic renal failure. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of chronic
renal failure. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to chronic renal
failure. |
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Describe the management for chronic renal failure. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with chronic renal failure. |
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Define renal dialysis. |
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Discuss the common complication of renal dialysis. |
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Define renal calculi. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of renal
calculi. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to renal calculi. |
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Describe the management for renal calculi. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with renal calculi. |
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Define urinary tract infection. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of urinary
tract infection. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to urinary tract
infection. |
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Describe the management for a urinary tract infection. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with a urinary tract infection. |
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Apply the epidemiology to develop prevention strategies for
urological emergencies. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles to the assessment of a patient with abdominal pain. |
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Synthesize assessment findings and patient history information
to accurately differentiate between pain of a urogenital
emergency and that of other origins. |
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Develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the
field impression made in the assessment. |
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Hematopoietic system |
Identify the anatomy of the hematopoietic
system. |
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Describe volume and volume-control related to the hematopoietic system. |
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Identify and describe the blood-forming organs. |
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Describe normal red blood cell (RBC) production, function and
destruction. |
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Explain the significance of the hematocrit
with respect to red cell size and number. |
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Explain the correlation of the RBC count, hematocrit
and hemoglobin values. |
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Define anemia. |
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Describe normal white blood cell (WBC) production, function and
destruction. |
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Identify the characteristics of the inflammatory process. |
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Identify the difference between cellular and humoral
immunity. |
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Identify alterations in immunologic response. |
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Describe the number, normal function, types and life span of
leukocytes. |
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List the leukocyte disorders. |
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Describe platelets with respect to normal function, life span
and numbers. |
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Describe the components of the hemostatic
mechanism. |
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Describe the function of coagulation factors, platelets and
blood vessels necessary for normal coagulation. |
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Describe the intrinsic and extrinsic clotting systems with
respect to identification of factor deficiencies in each stage. |
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Identify blood groups. |
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Describe how acquired factor deficiencies may occur. |
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Define fibrinolysis. |
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Identify the components of physical assessment as they relate to
the hematologic system. |
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Describe the pathology and clinical manifestations and prognosis
associated with: 1. Anemia 2. Leukemia 3. Lymphomas 4. Polycythemia 5. Disseminated
Intravascular Coagulopathy 6. Hemophilia 7. Sickle Cell Disease 8. Multiple myeloma |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles into the assessment of a patient with hematologic
disease. |
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ASSESSMENT/MANAGEMENT
OF ALLERGIC REACTION/ ANAPHYLAXIS |
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Define allergic reaction. |
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Define anaphylaxis. |
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Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of anaphylaxis. |
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Identify the risk factors most predisposing to anaphylaxis. |
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Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the organs and structures
related to anaphylaxis. |
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Describe the prevention of anaphylaxis and appropriate patient
education. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of allergy
and anaphylaxis. |
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Describe the common methods of entry of substances into the body. |
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Define natural and acquired immunity. |
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Define antigens and antibodies. |
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List common antigens most frequently associated with
anaphylaxis. |
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Discuss the formation of antibodies in the body. |
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Describe physical manifestations in anaphylaxis. |
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Differentiate manifestations of an allergic reaction from
anaphylaxis. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to anaphylaxis. |
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Differentiate among the various treatment and pharmacological
interventions used in the management of anaphylaxis. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles of the patient with anaphylaxis. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with the clinical significance
in the patient with anaphylaxis. |
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Develop a treatment plan based on field impression in the
patient with allergic reaction and anaphylaxis. |
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ASSESSMENT/MANAGEMENT
OF TOXICOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES |
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Toxicology |
Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of toxic
emergencies. |
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Identify the risk factors most predisposing to toxic
emergencies. |
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Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the organs and structures
related to toxic emergencies. |
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Describe the routes of entry of toxic substances into the body. |
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Discuss the role of the |
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List the toxic substances that are specific to your region. |
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Discuss the pathophysiology of the
entry of toxic substances into the body. |
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Discuss the assessment findings associated with various toxidromes. |
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Identify the need for rapid intervention and transport of the
patient with a toxic substance emergency. |
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Discuss the management of toxic substances. |
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Define poisoning by ingestion. |
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List the most common poisonings by ingestion. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of
poisoning by ingestion. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to the most common poisonings
by ingestion. |
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Correlate the abnormal findings in assessment with the clinical
significance in the patient with the most common poisonings by ingestion. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and pharmacological
interventions in the management of the most common poisonings by ingestion. |
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Discuss the factors affecting the decision to induce vomiting in
a patient with ingested poison. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with the most common poisonings by
ingestion. |
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Define poisoning by inhalation. |
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List the most common poisonings by inhalation. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of poisoning
by inhalation. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to the most common
poisonings by inhalation. |
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Correlate the abnormal findings in assessment with the clinical
significance in patients with the most common poisonings by inhalation. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and pharmacological
interventions in the management of the most common poisonings by inhalation. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with the most common poisonings by
inhalation. |
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Define poisoning by injection. |
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List the most common poisonings by injection. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of
poisoning by injection. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to the most common
poisonings by injection. |
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Correlate the abnormal findings in assessment with the clinical
significance in the patient with the most common poisonings by injection. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and pharmacological
interventions in the management of the most common poisonings by injection. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with the most common poisonings by
injection. |
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Define poisoning by surface absorption. |
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List the most common poisonings by surface absorption. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of
poisoning by surface absorption. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to the most common
poisonings by surface absorption. |
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Correlate the abnormal findings in assessment with the clinical
significance in patients with the most common poisonings by surface
absorption. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and pharmacological
interventions in the management of the most common poisonings by surface
absorption. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for patients with the most common poisonings by
surface absorption. |
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Define poisoning by overdose. |
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List the most common poisonings by overdose. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of
poisoning by overdose. |
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Correlate the abnormal findings in assessment with the clinical
significance in patients with the most common poisonings by overdose. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and pharmacological
interventions in the management of the most common poisonings by overdose. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for patients with the most common poisonings by
overdose. |
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Define drug abuse. |
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Discuss the incidence of drug abuse in the |
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Define the following
terms: (C-1)
1.
1. Substance or drug abuse
2.
2. Substance or drug
dependence
3.
3. Tolerance
4.
4.
Withdrawal
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List the most commonly abused drugs (both by chemical name and
street names). |
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Describe the pathophysiology of
commonly used drugs. |
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to the most commonly
abused drugs. |
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Correlate the abnormal findings in assessment with the clinical
significance in patients using the most commonly abused drugs. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and pharmacological
interventions in the management of the most commonly abused drugs. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for patients using the most commonly abused drugs. |
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List the clinical uses, street names, pharmacology, assessment
finding and management for patient who have taken the following drugs or been
exposed to the following substances:
1.
1. Cocaine
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Discuss common causative agents, pharmacology, assessment
findings and management for a patient with food poisoning. |
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Discuss common offending organisms, pharmacology, assessment
findings and management for a patient with a bite or sting. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles of the patient with a toxic substance exposure. |
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Differentiate between toxic substance emergencies based on
assessment findings. |
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Develop a patient management plan based on field impression in
the patient exposed to a toxic substance. |
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Environmental Emergencies |
Define "environmental emergency." |
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Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality associated with
environmental emergencies. |
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Identify risk factors most predisposing to environmental
emergencies. |
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Identify environmental factors that may cause illness or
exacerbate a preexisting illness. |
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Identify environmental factors that may complicate treatment or
transport decisions. |
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List the principal types of environmental illnesses. |
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Define “homeostasis" and relate the concept to
environmental influences. |
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Identify normal, critically high and critically low body
temperatures. |
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Describe several methods of temperature monitoring. |
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Identify the components of the body’s thermoregulatory mechanism. |
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Describe the general process of thermal regulation, including
substances used and wastes generated. |
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Describe the body’s compensatory process for over heating. |
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Describe the body’s compensatory process for excess heat loss. |
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List the common forms of heat and cold disorders. |
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List the common predisposing factors associated with heat and
cold disorders. |
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List the common preventative measures associated with heat and
cold disorders. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and complicating factors common to environmental emergencies and
discuss differentiating features between emergent and urgent presentations. |
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Define heat illness. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of heat
illness. |
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Identify signs and symptoms of heat illness. |
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List the predisposing factors for heat illness. |
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List measures to prevent heat illness. |
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Discuss the symptomatic variations presented in progressive heat
disorders. |
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Relate symptomatic findings to the commonly used terms: heat
cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. |
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Correlate the abnormal findings in assessment with their
clinical significance in the patient with heat illness. |
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Describe the contribution of dehydration to the development of
heat disorders. |
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Describe the differences between classical and exertional heatstroke. |
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Define fever and discuss its pathophysiologic
mechanism. |
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Identify the fundamental thermoregulatory difference between
fever and heatstroke. |
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Discuss how one may differentiate between fever and heatstroke. |
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Discuss the role of fluid therapy in the treatment of heat
disorders. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and interventions in
the management of heat disorders. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient who has dehydration, heat
exhaustion, or heatstroke. |
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Define
hypothermia. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of
hypothermia. |
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List predisposing factors for hypothermia. |
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List measures to prevent hypothermia. |
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Identify differences between mild and severe hypothermia. |
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Describe differences between chronic and acute hypothermia. |
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List signs and symptoms of hypothermia. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with their clinical
significance in the patient with hypothermia. |
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Discuss the impact of severe hypothermia on standard BCLS and
ACLS algorithms and transport considerations. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient who has either mild or severe
hypothermia. |
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Define frostbite. |
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Define superficial frostbite (frostnip). |
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Differentiate between superficial frostbite and deep frostbite. |
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List predisposing factors for frostbite. |
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List measures to prevent frostbite. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with their clinical
significance in the patient with frostbite. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and interventions in
the management of frostbite. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient with superficial or deep frostbite.
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Define near-drowning. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of
near-drowning. |
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List signs and symptoms of near-drowning. |
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Describe the lack of significance of fresh versus saltwater
immersion, as it relates to near-drowning. |
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Discuss the incidence of "wet" versus "dry"
drowning and the differences in their management. |
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Discuss the complications and protective role of hypothermia in
the context of near-drowning. |
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Correlate the abnormal findings in assessment with the clinical
significance in the patient with near-drowning. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and interventions in the management of
near-drowning. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the near-drowning patient. |
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Define self contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA). |
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Describe the laws of gasses and relate them to diving
emergencies. |
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Describe the pathophysiology of diving
emergencies. |
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Define decompression illness. |
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Identify the various forms of DCI. |
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Identify the various conditions that may result from pulmonary
over-pressure accidents. |
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Differentiate between the various diving emergencies. |
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List signs and symptoms of diving emergencies. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with their clinical
significance in the patient with a diving related illness. |
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Describe the function of the Divers Alert Network (DAN) and how
its members may aid in the management of diving related illnesses. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and interventions for
the management of diving accidents. |
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Describe the specific function and benefit of hyperbaric oxygen
therapy for the management of diving accidents. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a management plan for the patient who has had a diving accident. |
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Define altitude illness. |
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Describe the application of gas laws to altitude illness. |
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Describe the etiology and epidemiology of altitude illness. |
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List predisposing factors for altitude illness. |
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List measures to prevent altitude illness. |
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Define acute mountain sickness (AMS). |
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Define high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). |
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Define high altitude cerebral edema (HACE). |
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Discuss the symptomatic variations presented in progressive altitude
illnesses. |
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List signs and symptoms of altitude illnesses. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with their clinical
significance in the patient with altitude illness. |
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Discuss the pharmacology appropriate for the treatment of
altitude illnesses. |
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Differentiate among the various treatments and interventions for the management of
altitude illness. |
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Integrate pathophysiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement a treatment plan for the patient who has altitude illness. |
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Integrate the pathophysiological
principles of the patient affected by an environmental emergency. |
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Differentiate between environmental emergencies based on
assessment findings. |
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Correlate abnormal findings in the assessment with their
clinical significance in the patient affected by an environmental emergency. |
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Develop a patient management plan based on the field impression
of the patient affected by an environmental emergency. |
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ASSESSMENT/MANAGEMENT/ACCESS
TO PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS FOR INFECTIOUS/COMMUNICABLE DISEASES |
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Review the specific anatomy and physiology pertinent to
infectious and communicable diseases. |
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Define specific terminology identified with infectious/
communicable diseases. |
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Discuss public health principles relevant to infectious/
communicable disease. |
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Identify public health agencies involved in the prevention and
management of disease outbreaks. |
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List and describe the steps of an infectious process. |
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Discuss the risks associated with infection. |
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List and describe the stages of infectious diseases. |
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List and describe infectious agents, including bacteria,
viruses, fungi, protozoans, and helminths
(worms). |
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Describe host defense mechanisms against infection. |
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Describe characteristics of the immune system, including the
categories of white blood cells, the reticuloendothelial
system (RES), and the complement system. |
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Describe the processes of the immune system defenses, to include
humoral and cell-mediated immunity. |
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In specific diseases, identify and discuss the issues of
personal isolation. |
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Describe and discuss the rationale for the various types of PPE. |
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Discuss what constitutes a significant exposure to an infectious
agent. |
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Describe the assessment of a patient suspected of, or identified
as having, an infectious/communicable disease. |
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Discuss the proper disposal of contaminated supplies (sharps,
gauze sponges, tourniquets, etc.). |
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Discuss disinfection of patient care equipment, and areas in
which care of the patient occurred. |
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Discuss the following relative to HIV - causative agent, body
systems affected and potential secondary complications, modes of
transmission, the seroconversion rate after direct
significant exposure, susceptibility and resistance, signs and symptoms,
specific patient management and personal protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis), including the
causative agent, body systems affected and potential secondary complications,
routes of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs and symptoms,
patient management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss Hepatitis B (serum hepatitis), including the causative
agent, the organ affected and potential secondary complications, routes of
transmission, signs and symptoms, patient management and protective measures,
and immunization. |
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Discuss the susceptibility and resistance to Hepatitis B. |
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Discuss Hepatitis C, including the causative agent, the organ
affected, routes of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs and
symptoms, patient management and protective measures, and immunization and
control measures. |
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Discuss Hepatitis D (Hepatitis delta virus), including the
causative agent, the organ affected, routes of transmission, susceptibility
and resistance, signs and symptoms, patient management and protective
measures, and immunization and control measures. |
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Discuss Hepatitis E, including the causative agent, the organ
affected, routes of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs and
symptoms, patient management and protective measures, and immunization and
control measures. |
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Discuss tuberculosis, including the causative agent, body
systems affected and secondary complications, routes of transmission,
susceptibility and resistance, signs and symptoms, patient management and
protective measures, and immunization and control measures. |
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Discuss meningococcal meningitis (spinal meningitis), including
causative organisms, tissues affected, modes of transmission, susceptibility
and resistance, signs and symptoms, patient management and protective
measures, and immunization and control measures. |
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Discuss other infectious agents known to cause meningitis
including streptococcus pneumonia, hemophilus
influenza type b, and other varieties of viruses. |
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Discuss pneumonia, including causative organisms, body systems
affected, routes of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs and
symptoms, patient management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss tetanus, including the causative organism, the body
system affected, modes of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs
and symptoms, patient management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss rabies and hantavirus as they apply to regional
environmental exposures, including the causative organisms, the body systems affected, routes of transmission, susceptibility and
resistance, signs and symptoms, patient management and protective measures,
and immunization and control measures. |
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Identify pediatric viral diseases. |
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Discuss chickenpox, including the causative organism, the body
system affected, mode of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs
and symptoms, patient management and protective measures, and immunization
and control measures. |
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Discuss mumps, including the causative organism, the body organs
and systems affected, mode of transmission, susceptibility and resistance,
signs and symptoms, patient management and protective measures, and
immunization. |
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Discuss rubella (German measles), including the causative agent,
the body tissues and systems affected, modes of transmission, susceptibility
and resistance, signs and symptoms, patient management and protective
measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss measles (rubeola, hard
measles), including the causative organism, the body tissues, organs, and
systems affected, mode of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs
and symptoms, patient management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss the importance of immunization, and those diseases,
especially in the pediatric population, which warrant widespread immunization
(MMR). |
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Discuss pertussis (whooping cough),
including the causative organism, the body organs affected, mode of transmission,
susceptibility and resistance, signs and symptoms, patient management and
protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss influenza, including causative organisms, the body
system affected, mode of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs
and symptoms, patient management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss mononucleosis, including the causative organisms, the
body regions, organs, and systems affected, modes of
transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs and symptoms, patient
management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss herpes simplex type 1, including the causative organism,
the body regions and system affected, modes of
transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs and symptoms, patient
management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss the characteristics of, and organisms associated with,
febrile and afebrile respiratory disease, to
include bronchiolitis, bronchitis, laryngitis,
croup, epiglottitis, and the common cold. |
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Discuss
syphilis, including the causative organism, the body regions, organs, and
systems affected, modes of transmission,
susceptibility and resistance, stages of signs and symptoms, patient
management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss gonorrhea, including the causative organism, the body
organs and associated structures affected, mode of transmission,
susceptibility and resistance, signs and symptoms, patient management and
protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss chlamydia, including the
causative organism, the body regions, organs, and systems affected,
modes of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs and symptoms,
patient management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss herpes simplex 2 (genital herpes), including the
causative organism, the body regions, tissues, and structures affected, mode
of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs and symptoms, patient
management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss scabies, including the etiologic agent, the body organs
affected, modes of transmission, susceptibility and resistance, signs and
symptoms, patient management and protective measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss lice, including the infesting agents, the body regions
affected, modes of transmission and host factors, susceptibility and
resistance, signs and symptoms, patient management and protective measures,
and prevention. |
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Describe lyme disease, including the
causative organism, the body organs and systems affected, mode of
transmission, susceptibility and resistance, phases of signs and symptoms,
patient management and control measures, and immunization. |
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Discuss gastroenteritis, including the causative organisms, the
body system affected, modes of transmission, susceptibility and resistance,
signs and symptoms, patient management and protective measures, and
immunization. |
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Discuss the local protocol for reporting and documenting an infectious/communicable
disease exposure. |
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Articulate the pathophysiological
principles of an infectious process given a case study of a patient with an
infectious/communicable disease. |
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Articulate the field assessment and management, to include
safety considerations, of a patient presenting with signs and symptoms
suggestive of an infectious/ communicable disease. |
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Perform an appropriate assessment of a patient with coma or
altered mental status. |
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Demonstrate the ability to comply with body substance isolation
guidelines. |
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Perform an assessment of a patient with an infectious/
communicable disease. |
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Effectively and safely manage a patient with an
infectious/communicable disease, including airway and ventilation care,
support of circulation, pharmacological intervention, transport
considerations, psychological support/communication strategies, and other
considerations as mandated by local protocol. |
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Perform a complete neurological examination as part of the
comprehensive physical examination of a patient with coma or altered mental
status. |
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Appropriately manage a patient with coma or altered mental
status, including the administration of oxygen, oral glucose, 50% dextrose
and narcotic reversal agents. |
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Perform
an appropriate assessment of a patient with syncope. |
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Appropriately manage a patient with syncope. |
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Perform an appropriate assessment of a patient with seizures. |
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Appropriately manage a patient with seizures, including the
administration of diazepam or lorazepam. |
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Perform an appropriate assessment of a patient with stroke and
intracranial hemorrhage or TIA. |
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Appropriately manage a patient with stroke and intracranial
hemorrhage or TIA. |
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Demonstrate an appropriate assessment of a patient with a chief
complaint of weakness. |
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Perform an assessment of the patient with hematologic
disorder. |
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Suggested Resources |
Bledsoe, et al; Essentials of
Paramedic Care 1st
ed., 2003; Brady Prentice
Sanders, et al; Mosby’s Paramedic
Textbook 2nd ed.,
2002; Mosby Publishing,
Bledsoe, et al; Paramedic Care:
Principles & Practice- Vol. 3-Medical Emergencies 1st ed.;
2001; Brady-Prentice
Dalton et al; Advanced Medical
Life Support 2nd ed.;
2003; Brady Prentice