emt-basic curriculum module 4

State of WisconsinEMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS Education4-3.21 Discuss the procedures that must be taken into consideration forstandard operations of the various types of automated externaldefibrillators. (C-1)4-3.22 State the reasons for assuring that the patient is pulseless when usingthe automated external defibrillator. (C-1)4-3.23 Differentiate between apnea and agonal respirations as it pertains tothe patient who is pulseless. (C-1)4-3.24 Discuss the circumstances which may result in inappropriate shocks.(C-1)4-3.25 Explain the considerations for interruption of CPR and importance ofminimizing any interruption, when using the automated externaldefibrillator. (C-1)4-3.26 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of automated externaldefibrillators. (C-1)4-3.27 Summarize the speed of operation of automated external defibrillation.(C-1)4-3.28 Discuss the use of remote defibrillation through adhesive pads. (C-1)4-3.29 Discuss the special considerations for rhythm monitoring. (C-1)4-3.30 List the steps in the operation of the automated external defibrillator.(C-1)4-3.31 Discuss the standard of care that should be used to provide care to apatient with a persistent shockable rhythm and no available ACLS.(C-1)4-3.32 Differentiate between the single rescuer and multi-rescuer care with anautomated external defibrillator. (C-3)4-3.33 Explain the reason for pulses not being checked between shocks withan automated external defibrillator. (C-1)4-3.34 Discuss the importance of coordinating ACLS trained providers withpersonnel using automated external defibrillators. (C-1)4-3.35 Discuss the importance of post-resuscitation care. (C-1)4-3.36 List the components of post-resuscitation care. (C-1)4-3.37 Explain the importance of frequent practice with the automatedexternal defibrillator. (C-1)4-3.38 Discuss the need to complete the Automated Defibrillator: Operator'sShift Checklist. (C-1)4-3.39 Define the function of all controls on an automated externaldefibrillator, and describe event documentation and battery defibrillatormaintenance. (C-1)4-3.40 Discuss the role of the American Heart Association (AHA) in the use ofautomated external defibrillation.(C-1)4-3.41 Explain the role medical direction plays in the use of automatedexternal defibrillation. (C-1)4-3.42 State the reasons why a case review should be completed followingthe use of the automated external defibrillator. (C-1)4-3.43 Discuss the components that should be included in a case review.(C-1)Module 4-25