EMSA 2550 - Paramedic Lecture 2

Credit Hours: 4.00

Upon completion of this course, the student will identify the physiology of the myocardial cell.

Objectives:

The student will:

1. Identify the roles of anions and cations in the function of the cell.
2. Identify the relationships among myocardial cells, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
3. Identify resting and action potentials as it relates to normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms.

Outcome 2:

Upon completion of this course, the student will identify the mechanics and dynamics of the cardiovascular system as they relate to perfusion.

Objectives:

The student will:

1. Identify the interaction between cardiac output, peripheral resistance, and preload pressures in the maintenance of perfusion.
2. Manage the patient in hypoperfusion due to failure in cardiac output, peripheral resistance, or preload.

Outcome 3:

Upon completion of this course, the student will interpret the EKG and understand its significance.

Objectives:

The student will:

1. Itemize the structures of the heart’s conduction system and their participation in the normal cardiac cycle.
2. Interpret the waveforms of the EKG and relate them back to cardiac function or malfunction.
3. Describe underlying pathologies and the dangers from abnormal electrical conduction in the heart.

Outcome 4:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the safe and efficient operation of the EKG monitor and defibrillator.

Objectives:

The student will:

1. Locate Leads I, II, and III, and interpret the waveforms that originate from them.
2. Perform the normal functions of the EKG monitor/defibrillator.
3. Implement the electrical therapies of defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and external pacing.

Outcome 5:

Upon completion of this course, the student will learn the current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms.

Objectives:

The student will:

1. Demonstrate compliance with current ACLS guidelines.
2. Rationalize the reasons for the current ACLS guidelines.

Outcome 6:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to manage the patient with respiratory emergencies.

Objectives:

1. Assess the structures of the respiratory system and understand it significance to homeostasis.
2. Perform an adequate and thorough respiratory assessment and synthesize the significance of all findings.
3. Establish and maintain proper ventilatory support.
4. Demonstrate advanced techniques for establishing and evaluating an advanced airway.
5. Justify appropriate respiratory drug therapies.
6. Analyze and categorize common pulmonary disabilities.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

Module 2: Cardiology

Module 3: ECG Interpretation

Module 4: ACLS guidelines for management