This course provides knowledge in the pathophysiology and management of cardiopulmonary emergencies. This course focuses on advanced prehospital management of airway obstruction and ventilation, cardiac arrest and cardiac dysrhythmias.
Topics include a review of anatomy and physiology of the respiratory and circulation system, illustration of advanced management of airway obstruction and ventilation, description of cardiac function compromise and dysrhythmias, and management of cardiac arrest and life-threatening dysrhythmias.