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24-7 EMS Online: Trauma During Pregnancy (V2)
Product Code: EMS1077
This class reviews the important anatomical and physiological changes that occur during the three stages of pregnancy, the signs and symptoms of trauma, and appropriate treatment.
The effects of trauma on a pregnant patient, common types of injury, and the importance of early recognition of injuries and rapid treatment are presented.
Featuring: Connie J Mattera, MS, RN, EMT-P, Northwest Community Hospital EMS Administrative Director
Abdominal Emergencies
Product Code: EMS1118
EMS providers often feel helpless when responding to calls concerning abdominal injuries. There is a pervasive belief that if abdominal pain is treated in a prehospital setting that doctors won’t be able to adequately assess the patient in the hospital environment.
Studies have shown that when EMS responders provide initial assessment and pain management it can actually serve to make in-hospital assessment more accurate. 2There are many misconceptions about pain of the abdomen and abdominal medical emergencies. Because there typically isn’t a wound or outward appearance of an injury, responders are reluctant to treat something that they can’t see.
A lack of familiarity with anatomy can also cause confusion over how to treat. EMS providers play a vital role in recognizing the cause of the patient’s condition, performing an initial assessment, and providing pain relief.
This program examines some common causes of abdominal pain, prehospital diagnosis, and treatment options and alternatives for EMS providers.
Featuring - Matthew Ozanich, Matt is an adjunct faculty member at Youngstown State University in the EMS Program and he is a Nationally Registered Paramedic and has a Master’s Degree in Health and Human Services.
24-7 EMS Online: Anaphylaxis (V2)
Product Code: EMS1038
Anatomy and physiology of the body’s immune response to antigens. Signs, symptoms, and treatments for allergic reactions and critical on-scene history and assessment.
Epinephrine and albuterol use for allergic reactions is discussed, as is the importance of airway management.
Featuring Gordon Kokx, BS, NREMT-Paramedic, Professor, EMS Program Director The College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, Idaho.
24-7 EMS Online: Asthma (V2)
Product Code: EMS1082
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways that can cause, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. An estimated 26 million Americans suffer from asthma and three to four thousand people die from complications of this disease every year.
These deaths often result from sudden, severe asthma attacks that are not treated quickly or properly by the patient or emergency responders. This program describes how to identify, diagnose, and respond to asthma in a pre-hospital setting.
The focus of this program is the treatment of asthma patients who are experiencing an acute and life-threatening attack.
Featuring: Jonathan Politis, MPA, NREMT-P
24-7 EMS Online: Bomb Blast Injuries (V2)
Product Code: EMS1084
This class identifies the unique scene safety challenges of an explosion, discusses the importance of identifying high-risk targets in your community, and reviews the importance of creating response plans and their daily practice.
Covers types of bomb blasts and approaches to triage. These techniques apply in any explosion – propane, natural gas, silo, etc.
Featuring: Jim Augustine M.D., Medical Director for Atlanta Fire Rescue
24-7 EMS Online: Pediatric Behavioral Emergencies: Autism (ASD) (V2)
Product Code: EMS1043
One of every 150 children born today will have some form of autism. It’s important that all EMS responders are familiar with neurological emergencies, understand the complexity of these illnesses, and can recognize the signs and symptoms of ASD and PDD.
Assessment and treatment techniques need to be modified to deliver successful and appropriate care.
Featuring Ralph Carrasquillo, Firefighter/paramedic, San Diego Fire
24-7 EMS Online: Behavioral Emergencies: Excited Delirium (V2)
Product Code: EMS1057
Excited delirium is a serious medical condition that is often fatal. It is critical that EMS providers know how to recognize excited delirium from other behavioral emergencies.
These patients require immediate medical interventions; prolonged struggles can have serious consequences. A discussion of Taser use, patient positioning, and assessment and treatment of a patient is reviewed.
Featuring Dr. Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP, Medical Director for the Health East Care System in St. Paul, Minnesota.
24-7 EMS Online: Cold Weather Emergencies: Hypothermia (V2)
Product Code: EMS1046
Cold weather emergencies can affect victims at any time during the year. A decrease in body temperature will have the same affect whether it is mid-January or mid-July.
Providers should familiarize themselves with different cold dangers, the signs and symptoms of hypothermia, and the consideration for hypothermia depending on the current environment or situation.
Featuring Augie Bamonti, EMT-P, PHTLS Executive Council, from Chicago Heights, Illinois.
24-7 EMS Online: Cyanide Poisoning (V2)
Product Code: EMS1054
Cyanide poisoning is an occupational hazard for EMS and firefighters. Patient outcome is improved by rapid assessment and administration of an antidote.
This class reviews smoke composition, inhalation type injuries, and the effects of cyanide on the system. Signs and symptoms of cyanide depend on the concentration of the gas and exposure time.
Featuring Jeffrey Bruggeman, NREMT-P
24-7 EMS Online: Diabetic Emergencies (V2)
Product Code: EMS1063
Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body either fails to produce insulin, or cannot use insulin effectively to process sugar. The result is that excess sugar or glucose will circulate in the blood and can cause damage to vital organs like the heart and kidney.
Diabetes can also exacerbate other disease processes, causing complications for the patient. An estimated 26 million Americans have diabetes and over 70 million display symptoms of a pre-diabetic condition.
The focus of this program is the role of the EMS responder in identifying and managing a diabetic patient in a prehospital setting.
Featuring Angel Clark Burba, MS, NRP EMS Program Director Howard Community College
