531-915 — Paramedic Respiratory Management
Teaches the paramedic student to integrate complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patient airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. Specific knowledge pertaining to the respiratory system is also provided to ensure the student is prepared to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a respiratory complaint. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-911 EMS Fundamentals; 531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles; 531-913 Patient Assessment Principles; 531-914 Prehospital Pharmacology; 531-916 Paramedic Cardiology; 531-917 Paramedic Clinical Field 1)