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Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

University of Colorado System

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the realm of medical emergencies with this course. From mastering high-performance CPR to evaluating and stabilizing patients under the influence of toxic substances, you will build expertise in addressing critical situations.

Explore the complexities of shock, cardiac arrest, toxicology, and environmental emergencies, honing your ability to provide essential care in critical situations. Delve into the assessment and stabilization of patients experiencing environmental emergencies, toxicologic ingestions, and more.

  • Master the assessment and stabilization of patients in shock and cardiac arrest
  • Develop skills in recognizing and addressing toxicologic ingestions
  • Gain insights into managing environmental emergencies such as hypothermia and envenomation
  • Deepen your understanding of gastrointestinal, renal, and reproductive system emergencies

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Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness
Course Modules

Master the assessment and stabilization of patients in shock, cardiac arrest, toxicologic ingestions, and environmental emergencies through comprehensive modules, building expertise in critical care scenarios.

Cardiac Arrest and Shock

Discover the principles of resuscitation and high-performance CPR, including automated external defibrillators (AED) and quality chest compressions.

  • Gain insights into the stages and evaluation of shock
  • Understand the components of high-performance CPR and AED placement
  • Learn about the evaluation and treatment of shock and cardiac arrest

Toxicology and Substance Abuse

Explore the assessment and treatment of patients under the influence of toxic substances, along with managing psychiatric and behavioral emergencies.

  • Understand the assessment and treatment of poisoned patients
  • Learn about common substances of abuse and their effects
  • Gain skills in managing violent patients and administering intramuscular and intranasal medications

Not All Who Wander Are Tox

Delve into the management of environmental emergencies, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, lightning strikes, and envenomation.

  • Understand the challenges of managing geriatric patients and those with special needs
  • Learn about the assessment and initial treatment of patients in environmental emergencies

Blood and Guts

Explore various emergency situations related to the digestive tract, liver, kidneys, and reproductive system, including disorders and potential complications.

  • Deepen your understanding of digestive tract disorders and blood-related emergencies
  • Gain insights into renal and reproductive system emergencies
  • Practice assessment to reinforce your knowledge
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