emt-basic curriculum module 4

State of WisconsinEMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS Education4-3.44 Discuss the goal of quality improvement in automated externaldefibrillation. (C-1)4-3.45 Recognize the need for medical direction of protocols to assist in theemergency medical care of the patient with chest pain. (C-3)4-3.46 List the indications for the use of aspirin. (C-1)4-3.47 State the contraindications and side effects for the use of aspirin. (C-1)4-3.48 List the indications for the use of nitroglycerin. (C-1)4-3.49 State the contraindications and side effects for the use of nitroglycerin.(C-1)AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:4-3.50 Defend the reasons for obtaining initial training in automated externaldefibrillation and the importance of continuing education. (A-3)4-3.51 Defend the reason for maintenance of automated externaldefibrillators. (A-3)4-3.52 Explain the rationale for administering nitroglycerin to a patient withchest pain or discomfort. (A-3)PSYCHOMOTOR OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:4-3.53 Demonstrate the assessment and emergency medical care of a patientexperiencing chest pain/discomfort. (P-1,2)4-3.54 Demonstrate the application and operation of the automated externaldefibrillator. (P-1,2)4-3.55 Demonstrate the maintenance of an automated external defibrillator.(P-1,2)4-3.56 Demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient responseto the automated external defibrillator. (P-1,2)4-3.57 Create a management plan to include evaluation and management foran adult patient in cardiac arrest. (P-3)4-3.58 Create a management plan to include evaluation and management fora pediatric patient in cardiac arrest. (P-3)4-3.59 Demonstrate the skills necessary to complete the AutomatedDefibrillator: Operator's Shift Checklist. (P-1,2)4-3.60 Perform the steps in administering aspirin for chest pain or discomfort.(P-2)4-3.61 Demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient responseto aspirin. (P-1,2)4-3.62 Perform the steps in facilitating the use of nitroglycerin for chest pain ordiscomfort. (P-2)4-3.63 Demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient responseto nitroglycerin. (P-1,2)4-3.64 Create a management plan to include evaluation and management foran adult patient experiencing cardiac compromise. (P-3)Module 4-26