emt-basic curriculum module 4

State of WisconsinEMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS EducationOBJECTIVES LEGENDC=Cognitive P=Psychomotor A=Affective1 = Knowledge level2 = Application level3 = Problem-solving levelOBJECTIVESCOGNITIVE OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:4-5.1 Define a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). (C-1)4-5.2 Describe the pathophysiology involved with hypersensitivity to thepresence of an allergen. (C-1)4-5.3 List possible causes of anaphylaxis. (C-1)4-5.4 Recognize the patient experiencing an allergic reaction.(C-1)4-5.5 Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with an allergicreaction. (C-1)4-5.6 Establish the relationship between the patient with an allergic reactionand airway management. (C-3)4-5.7 Describe the mechanisms of allergic response and the implications forairway management. (C-1)4-5.8 State the generic and trade names, medication forms, dose,administration, action, and contraindications for the epinephrineauto-injector. (C-1)4-5.9 Evaluate the need for medical direction in the emergency medical careof the patient with an allergic reaction. (C-3)4-5.10 Differentiate between the general category of those patients having anallergic reaction and those patients having an allergic reaction andrequiring immediate medical care, including immediate use ofepinephrine auto-injector. (C-3)AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVES4-5.11 Explain the rationale for administering epinephrine using an autoinjector.(A-3)PSYCHOMOTOR OBJECTIVES4-5.12 Demonstrate the emergency medical care of the patient experiencingan allergic reaction. (P-1,2)4-5.13 Demonstrate the use of epinephrine auto-injector. (P-1,2)4-5.14 Demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient responseto an epinephrine injection. (P-1,2)4-5.15 Demonstrate proper disposal of equipment. (P-1,2)Module 4-54