University:
Rice University
Course:
EMSP 281 | Emt-B Intro To Emergency Care
Academic year:

2022
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EMT Aiirway and Ventilation Exam Study Guide Learn the Facts In preparation for this exam, please e be sure that you have reviewed the following information provided by your textbook:  Anatomy and Physiology  Conditions listed in the index  Glossary words  Medical terrms listed in each chapter  Pathophysiology Understand the Concepts We especially recommend you understand the following concepts and terminology: 1. Hyperventilation 2. Hypoxic drive 3. Tension pneumothoraxx 4. Dyspnea/Nocturnal dysspnea 5. Pathophysiology of COP PD 6. Adult ventilation rates and adequate volumes 7. Complications associate ed with of tracheostomy tubes 8. Lung sounds associated d with various illnesses 9. Pathophysiology of Con ngestive Heart Failure (CHF) 10.Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the upper and lower airway 11.Alpha and beta recepto ors 12.Complications of hyperventilation Perform the Skills Finally, be sure you know how to: 1. Assess a patent airway 2. Evaluate respirations fo or adequacy 3. Employ various techniq ques for suctioning 4. Evaluate effective bag-vvalv e mask ventilations 5. Treat and oxygenation patients with COPD 6. Evaluate a patient with an asthma exacerbation 7. Administer respiratory medication