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EMS 233 EMT-P Medical Emergencies

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5.5 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-5 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with an allergic or anaphylactic reaction.

At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to:

5-5.1 Define allergic reaction. (C-1)

5-5.2 Define anaphylaxis. (C-1)

5-5.3 Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of anaphylaxis. (C-1)

5-5.4 Identify the risk factors most predisposing to anaphylaxis. (C-1)

5-5.5 Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the organs and structures related to anaphylaxis. (C-1)

5-5.6 Describe the prevention of anaphylaxis and appropriate patient education. (C-1)

5-5.7 Discuss the pathophysiology of allergy and anaphylaxis. (C-1)

5-5.8 Describe the common methods of entry of substances into the body. (C-1)

5-5.9 Define natural and acquired immunity. (C-1)

5-5.10 Define antigens and antibodies. (C-1)

5-5.11 List common antigens most frequently associated with anaphylaxis. (C-1)

5-5.12 Discuss the formation of antibodies in the body. (C-1)

5-5.13 Describe physical manifestations in anaphylaxis. (C-1)

5-5.14 Differentiate manifestations of an allergic reaction from anaphylaxis. (C-3)

5-5.15 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to anaphylaxis. (C-1)

5-5.16 Differentiate among the various treatment and pharmacological interventions used in the management of anaphylaxis. (C-3)

5-5.17 Integrate the pathophysiological principles of the patient with anaphylaxis. (C-3)

5-5.18 Correlate abnormal findings in assessment with the clinical significance in the patient with anaphylaxis. (C-3)

5-5.19 Develop a treatment plan based on field impression in the patient with allergic reaction and anaphylaxis. (C-3)

5.6 UNIT TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

5-6 At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with a gastroenterologic problem.

At the conclusion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to:

5-6.1 Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of gastrointestinal emergencies. (C-1)

5-6.2 Identify the risk factors most predisposing to gastrointestinal emergencies. (C-1)

5-6.3 Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the organs and structures related to gastrointestinal diseases. (C-1)

5-6.4 Discuss the pathophysiology of inflammation and its relationship to acute abdominal pain. (C-1)

5-6.5 Define somatic pain as it relates to gastroenterology. (C-1)

5-6.6 Define visceral pain as it relates to gastroenterology. (C-1)

5-6.7 Define referred pain as it relates to gastroenterology. (C-1)

5-6.8 Differentiate between hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic abdominal pain. (C-3)

5-6.9 Discuss the signs and symptoms of local inflammation relative to acute abdominal pain. (C-1)

5-6.10 Discuss the signs and symptoms of peritoneal inflammation relative to acute abdominal pain. (C-1)

5-6.11 List the signs and symptoms of general inflammation relative to acute abdominal pain. (C-1)

5-6.12 Based on assessment findings, differentiate between local, peritoneal and general inflammation as they relate to acute abdominal pain. (C-3)

5-6.13 Describe the questioning technique and specific questions the paramedic should ask when gathering a focused history in a patient with abdominal pain. (C-1)

5-6.14 Describe the technique for performing a comprehensive physical examination on a patient complaining of abdominal pain. (C-1)

5-6.15 Define upper gastrointestinal bleeding. (C-1)

5-6.16 Discuss the pathophysiology of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. (C-1)

5-6.17 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. (C-1)

5-6.18 Describe the management for upper gastrointestinal bleeding. (C-1)

5-6.19 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with upper GI bleeding. (C-3)

5-6.20 Define lower gastrointestinal bleeding. (C-1)

5-6.21 Discuss the pathophysiology of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. (C-1)

5-6.22 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to lower gastrointestinal bleeding. (C-1)

5-6.23 Describe the management for lower gastrointestinal bleeding. (C-1)

5-6.24 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with lower GI bleeding. (C-3)

5-6.25 Define acute gastroenteritis. (C-1)

5-6.26 Discuss the pathophysiology of acute gastroenteritis. (C-1)

5-6.27 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to acute gastroenteritis. (C-1)

5-6.28 Describe the management for acute gastroenteritis. (C-1)

5-6.29 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with acute gastroenteritis. (C-3)

5-6.30 Define colitis. (C-1)

5-6.31 Discuss the pathophysiology of colitis. (C-1)

5-6.32 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to colitis. (C-1)

5-6.33 Describe the management for colitis. (C-1)

5-6.34 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with colitis. (C-3)

5-6.35 Define gastroenteritis. (C-1)

5-6.36 Discuss the pathophysiology of gastroenteritis. (C-1)

5-6.37 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to gastroenteritis. (C-1)

5-6.38 Describe the management for gastroenteritis. (C-1)

5-6.39 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with gastroenteritis. (C-3)

5-6.40 Define diverticulitis. (C-1)

5-6.41 Discuss the pathophysiology of diverticulitis. (C-1)

5-6.42 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to diverticulitis. (C-1)

5-6.43 Describe the management for diverticulitis. (C-1)

5-6.44 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with diverticulitis. (C-3)

5-6.45 Define appendicitis. (C-1)

5-6.46 Discuss the pathophysiology of appendicitis. (C-1)

5-6.47 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to appendicitis. (C-1)

5-6.48 Describe the management for appendicitis. (C-1)

5-6.49 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with appendicitis. (C-3)

5-6.50 Define peptic ulcer disease. (C-1)

5-6.51 Discuss the pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease. (C-1)

5-6.52 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to peptic ulcer disease. (C-1)

5-6.53 Describe the management for peptic ulcer disease. (C-1)

5-6.54 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with peptic ulcer disease. (C-3)

5-6.55 Define bowel obstruction. (C-1)

5-6.56 Discuss the pathophysiology of bowel obstruction. (C-1)

5-6.57 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to bowel obstruction. (C-1)

5-6.58 Describe the management for bowel obstruction. (C-1)

5-6.59 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with bowel obstruction. (C-3)

5-6.60 Define Crohn’s disease. (C-1)

5-6.61 Discuss the pathophysiology of Crohn’s disease. (C-1)

5-6.62 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to Crohn’s disease. (C-1)

5-6.63 Describe the management for Crohn’s disease. (C-1)

5-6.64 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with Crohn’s disease. (C-3)

5-6.65 Define pancreatitis. (C-1)

5-6.66 Discuss the pathophysiology of pancreatitis. (C-1)

5-6.67 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to pancreatitis. (C-1)

5-6.68 Describe the management for pancreatitis. (C-1)

5-6.69 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with pancreatitis. (C-3)

5-6.70 Define esophageal varices. (C-1)

5-6.71 Discuss the pathophysiology of esophageal varices. (C-1)

5-6.72 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to esophageal varices. (C-1)

5-6.73 Describe the management for esophageal varices. (C-1)

5-6.74 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with esophageal varices. (C-3)

5-6.75 Define hemorrhoids. (C-1)

5-6.76 Discuss the pathophysiology of hemorrhoids. (C-1)

5-6.77 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to hemorrhoids. (C-1)

5-6.78 Describe the management for hemorrhoids. (C-1)

5-6.79 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with hemorrhoids. (C-3)

5-6.80 Define cholecystitis. (C-1)

5-6.81 Discuss the pathophysiology of cholecystitis. (C-1)

5-6.82 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to cholecystitis. (C-1)

5-6.83 Describe the management for cholecystitis. (C-1)

5-6.84 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with cholecystitis. (C-3)

5-6.85 Define acute hepatitis. (C-1)

5-6.86 Discuss the pathophysiology of acute hepatitis. (C-1)

5-6.87 Recognize the signs and symptoms related to acute hepatitis. (C-1)

5-6.88 Describe the management for acute hepatitis. (C-1)

5-6.89 Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient with acute hepatitis. (C-3)

5-6.90 Integrate pathophysiological principles of the patient with a gastrointestinal emergency. (C-3)

5-6.91 Differentiate between gastrointestinal emergencies based on assessment findings. (C-3)

5-6.92 Correlate abnormal findings in the assessment with the clinical significance in the patient with abdominal pain. (C-3)

5-6.93 Develop a patient management plan based on field impression in the patient with abdominal pain. (C-3)