View Current Syllabus - Western Nebraska Community College
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EMT-INTERMEDIATE 1-B<br />
EMTL-2220<br />
D. Unit II: Trauma Emergencies: Thoracic<br />
Behavioral Objectives<br />
1. Describe the incidence, morbidity, and<br />
mortality of thoracic injuries in the trauma<br />
patient.<br />
2. Discuss the anatomy and physiology of<br />
the organs and structures related to<br />
thoracic injuries.<br />
3. Predict thoracic injuries based on<br />
mechanism of injury.<br />
4. Discuss the types of thoracic injuries.<br />
5. Discuss the pathophysiology of thoracic<br />
injuries.<br />
6. Discuss the assessment findings<br />
associated with thoracic injuries.<br />
7. Discuss the management of thoracic<br />
injuries.<br />
8. Identify the need for rapid intervention<br />
and transport of the patient with thoracic<br />
injuries.<br />
9. Discuss the pathophysiology of specific<br />
chest wall injuries, including:<br />
a. Rib fracture<br />
b. Flail segment<br />
c. Sternal fracture<br />
10. Discuss the assessment findings<br />
associated with chest wall injuries.<br />
11. Identify the need for rapid recognition<br />
and transport of the patient with chest wall<br />
injuries.<br />
12. Discuss the management of chest wall<br />
injuries.<br />
13. Discuss the pathophysiology of injury<br />
to the lung including:<br />
a. Simple pneumothorax<br />
b. Open pneumothorax<br />
c. Tension pneumothorax<br />
d. Hemothroax<br />
e. Hemopneumothorax<br />
f. Pulmonary contusion<br />
Skills Lab Objectives<br />
E. Unit II: Trauma Emergencies Trauma Practical Laboratory<br />
Practical Laboratory Skills Objectives<br />
1. Demonstrate the assessment of a patient with signs and symptoms of hemorrhagic<br />
shock.<br />
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