CCEMS-CCFA Neurological Injuries Jan 18, 2023 CE

January 18, 2023

Neurological Injuries- This course first reviews the anatomy of the nervous system and its importance. The course discusses they various types of traumatic brain injuries, signa nd symptoms the patient may present with. The course will go over appropriate treatment for these patients. It also discusses Cushing's triad, the importance of recognizing  it quickly and why that is important. 

Target Audience

EMS providers

Learning Objectives

 Objectives:

1) To be able to name the basic anatomy of the brain including layers of the meninges

2) Be able to describe the various types of head bleeds and spinal bleeds

3) Describe the signs and symptoms of a head injury

4) Name the characteristics of Cushing's Triad and why it is important to recognize quickly

5) Describe appropriate treatment of the trauma patient

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
  • 0.25 Medical
    • 0.25 NCCP-Medical: Neurological Emergencies - Seizures
  • 1.50 Trauma
    • 1.00 NCCP-Trauma: Central Nervous System
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Fluid Resuscitation
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Hemorrhage Control
Course opens: 
01/18/2023
Course expires: 
01/18/2023
Event starts: 
01/18/2023 - 19:00
Event ends: 
01/18/2023 - 21:00
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Gina Scarbrough, NRP, FP-C

 

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 Medical
    • 0.25 NCCP-Medical: Neurological Emergencies - Seizures
  • 1.50 Trauma
    • 1.00 NCCP-Trauma: Central Nervous System
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Fluid Resuscitation
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Hemorrhage Control

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