Highland-Genesee-Foothills Feb 13, 2023 CE Abdominal Emergencies
The lecture discusses patient presentations who are having GI/GU emergencies. This will go review basic GI/GU anatomy. It will discuss common signs and symptoms that the EMS providers needs to be aware of. The treatment of patients with GI/GU emergencies.
Target Audience
EMS providers
Learning Objectives
Be able to name the anatomy of Gastrointestinal and GU system. Be able to describe common signs and symptoms of GI/GU emergencies including GI bleeds, signs of infection and pain patterns. Be able to identify appropriate treatment for patients with GI/GU emergencies and name the importance of early recognition of GI bleeding.
Gina Scarbrough, NRP, FP-C
Scott Branney, MD
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 Medical
- 1.00 NCCP-Medical: Infectious Disease
- 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Medication Delivery
- 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Pain Management