Pre-Hospital Airway Management

Tuition: $39

Hours: 1

Instructor

Course Description

Airway management is a primary consideration in the field of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency medicine. This one-hour distance based course will provide Doctors of Chiropractic with current information concerning airway management in an emergent situation. We will cover basic and some advanced techniques, stopping before intubation and surgical methods. The course is designed for the general practice Doctor of Chiropractic who works at athletic events, the CCSP and DACBSP who work the sideline at sporting events and the health care practitioner who wants to be ready or knowledgeable when confronted with an emergent situation.

Evaluation

The content of this course is provided through online reading material in which the learner’s participation (time) is actively tracked and logged. A minimum of one hour is required. A 15 question (multiple choice) learning outcome examination is administered at the termination of the course.

No textbooks required. Computer and Internet service required for completion of this course. Funding sources and potential conflicts of interest statement: No funds were received, underwritten or subsidized by any vendors of any goods including supplies or services for this course.

Outline

In this course the learner will study:

  1. Scene Safety.
  2. BSI.
  3. General Impression.
  4. Level of Consciousness/Responsiveness.
  5. Calling 911
  6. ABCs/CABs
  7. Assess Airway.
  8. Airway Obstruction.
  9. Suction.
  10. Breathing.
  11. Oxygen.
  12. Summary/Recap

Objectives

Recognize an emergency situation, assess and open an airway, clear an airway, prevent it from closing and understand oxygen use.

 

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Disclaimer

All opinions, viewpoints and recommendations contained in this presentation represent those of the author alone and do not represent the opinions, viewpoints, or recommendations of any organization with which the author may be affiliated, including, without limitation, the the ACBSP.  This work is intended to provide current and accurate information about the subjects covered and is designed to help doctors of chiropractic to maintain their professional expertise. This publication and accompanying program are offered with the understanding that neither the speakers nor sponsoring organizations are rendering any therapeutic or other professional services. Individuals using this publication or orally conveyed information in dealing with a patient's care should also fully research original and current sources of authority.