Cardiac Emergencies Case Presentations April 3rd, 2023 CE 2 hour class-LM
April 3, 2023
This class covers several different causes of chest pain the treatment associated with each.
Learning Objectives
•By the end of this program the student will be able to:
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•1. Describe the signs and symptoms of ACS.
•2 Describe how ACS signs and symptoms differ in women with diabetes.
•3. Describe how a Right Sided MI differs from a Left Sided MI.
•4 Describe how AICDs are programmed and how they analyze and defibrillate.
•5 Describe Takotsubo Syndrome etiology, presentation and care.
•6. Describe how the Zoll Life Vest works and how to remove it safely.
•7. Describe how an LVAD works, why it is placed, and how to treat patients who are experiencing hemodynamic instability.
•8. Describe the signs and symptoms of Aortic Dissection and how to treat it.
•9. Describe the indications and contraindications to ASA, NTG, and Fentanyl use.
Arthur "Lee" Meyer
Dr. Scott Branney
Dr. Gene Eby
EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG)
Available Credit
- 2.00 Cardio
- 1.50 NCCP-Cardio: Acute Coronary Syndrome
- 0.50 NCCP-Cardio: Ventricular Assist Devices