EG 107 - Respiratory and Cardiology

• identify and describe the function of the structures located in the upper and lower airway;
• identify common pathological events that affect the pulmonary system;
• discuss abnormal assessment findings associated with pulmonary diseases and conditions;
• describe pharmacological preparations paramedics use for the management of respiratory diseases and conditions;
• describe the anatomy of the heart;
• identify the components of cardiac output;
• describe a systematic approach to the analysis, interpretation, and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias;
• define the principle causes and terminology associated with heart failure;
• identify the critical actions necessary in caring for the patient with cardiac arrest;
• describe the most commonly used cardiac drugs in terms of therapeutic effect, dosages, routes of administration, side effects, and toxic effects;
• integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression, and implement a treatment plan for the patient with respiratory problems and cardiovascular disease;
• develop proficiency in the arithmetic calculation for drug dosages;
• develop an understanding of the scientific method in exploring natural phenomena including observation, hypothesis development, measurement, data collection, and evaluation;
• produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms;
• demonstrate the ability to revise and improve such texts;
• evaluate an oral presentation according to established criteria;
• develop well-reasoned arguments; and
• develop an ability to locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of sources.