EMSA 2620 - Paramedic Lecture 4

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: The student will:

1. Define Coronary Artery Disease and the mechanisms that precipitate angina and the Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS).
2. Be able to assess the patient for significant risk factors for Angina and ACS.
3. Identify significant findings in the patient with typical, atypical presentations as well as those with an anginal equivalent.
4. Provide correct treatment for the cardiac patient.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to incorporate 12‐lead EKG into the management of the cardiac or suspected cardiac patient.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Interpret the lead placement for the chest, limb, and augmented leads as well as interpret their output.
2. Describe that the primary function of the 12‐lead EKG is to detect ischemia or myocardial cell damage.
3. Identify abnormalities in the cardiac cycle that may suggest ischemia or myocardial cell damage.
4. Identify cardiac abnormalities that may mask or mimic a myocardial infarction.
5. Be able to perform an appropriate cardiac assessment, prioritize the use of the 12 lead EKG, treat, and make appropriate transport decisions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to acquire certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Objectives: The student will:

1. Demonstrate a proficiency in managing the critical cardiac patient and the patient in cardiac or respiratory arrest.
2. Correctly identify several critical cardiac dysrythmias.
3. Be able to apply current ACLS standards in a psychomotor examination.
4. Be able to apply current ACLS standards in a written examination.

Module 2: Preparation for and the administration of pseudo‐licensing examinations

Module 3: Advanced Cardiac Life Support