EG118 — Basic Emergency Health Care
EG 118 - Basic Emergency Health Care EG 118 - Basic Emergency Health Care This course is designed to train students in AHA cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in hemorrhage control, management of fractures, treatment of various types of shock, and management of poison victims to stabilize an individual prior to the arrival of paramedical personnel or the delivery of the victim to a hospital. Emphasis in the first three weeks is on human anatomy and physiology relevant to emergency health care problems. Other topics covered include patient assessment, triage, mechanisms of injury, and the attitude and performance expected of persons delivering emergency health care. It is recommended for students in any curriculum. Course