2016 Acute Respiratory Distress (BLS)
1 CE CreditBLS

2016 Acute Respiratory Distress (BLS)

Acute respiratory distress in EMS: understand alveolar anatomy and gas exchange, learn where ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion fail, and recognize respiratory failure in critically ill prehospital patients.

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What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

Describe the key anatomic structures and physiologic mechanisms involved in normal respiration, including airway anatomy, pulmonary vasculature, and control of breathing.
Differentiate oxygenation failure from ventilatory failure using clinical findings, pulse oximetry, capnography, and breath sound assessment.
Identify the underlying cause of acute respiratory distress and guide appropriate prehospital management.

Course Details

Credit Hours1 hour
Duration60 minutes
Levelbeginner (BLS)
AccreditationCAPCE
Access24/7 on-demand

CAPCE Accredited

Accepted in most states.

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