Black Hawk Fire CE Mar 27, 2024: Breath Sounds, C Shift

Overview

A 1.5hour CE covering the assessment of adventitious breath sounds, associated pathologies, and their treatment options

Target Audience

Firefighter EMT/first responders/paramedics affiliated with Black Hawk Fire Dept. 

Learning Objectives

1. Review the anatomy of the lungs.
2. Identify the anatomical landmarks for auscultating breath sounds on the anterior and posterior thorax.
3. Recognize common abnormal breath sounds, including crackles (rales), wheezes, rhonchi, and stridor.
4. Practice differentiating between normal and abnormal breath sounds in simulated patient scenarios.
5. Explain the potential causes and clinical significance of abnormal breath sounds.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
    • 0.50 NCCP-ARV: Oxygenation
    • 1.00 NCCP-ARV: Ventilation
Course opens: 
03/27/2024
Course expires: 
03/27/2024
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Faculty

Matt Bowman, EMS Coordinator 

 

Accreditation

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
    • 0.50 NCCP-ARV: Oxygenation
    • 1.00 NCCP-ARV: Ventilation

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