Medical Shock
This was a self-paced module revolving around the Denver Metro Protocol 4000 - Medical Shock. Objective is to focus on BLS assessment and interventions for identifying shock and stabilizing a patient. Additional focus on fluid resuscitation protocol for hypotensive patients and cardiac monitoring for ALS providers. Discuss etiologies of shock, consideration of medications such as epinephrine 1:1,000 for anaphylaxis, and importance of vitals monitoring. Read short patient testimonial about living with SVT. Verification of learning complete with 10 question quiz.
Target Audience
Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol
Learning Objectives
Patient assessment
Vitals monitoring
Cardiac monitoring
Fluid resuscitation
Medication administration
Emily Marotta, EMT-IV
Tom Turk, EMT-P
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
- 0.25 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
- 0.25 NCCP-ARV: Oxygenation
- 0.50 State, Local, and Individual
- 0.25 Trauma
- 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Fluid Resuscitation