PreHospital Cardiac Review
Comprehensive review of anatomy of the myocardium and associated arteries and vasculature. Discussion of cardiac diseases, associated signs and symptoms and prehospital treatment. Discussion and hands-on practice of patient assessment including but not limited to vital signs (HR, BP), use of Lifepak cardiac monitor for BLS and ALS providers and transport decisions.
Target Audience
Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol
Learning Objectives
Pre-hospital patient care of acute cardiac arrest
assessment of the heart
lifepak cardiac monitor usage
BLS and ALS interventions
A-Frame, 2nd Floor North
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
- 1.00 Cardio
- 0.50 NCCP-Cardio: Acute Coronary Syndrome
- 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Cardiac Arrest
- 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Congestive Heart Failure