Asthma and Shortness of Breath (BLS)
Tracking # 20-1262690
$99999.00
Course overview
About 1 in 12 people in the United States have asthma, contributing to frequent calls to dispatch EMS for shortness of breath. In this course, we will learn about the best response strategies for handling shortness of breath and asthma emergency calls. We'll review how to assess patients and distinguish between asthmatic patients and other respiratory issues. We'll review the pathophysiology of asthma. We'll also go into more detail about management options for asthma, as there are several different treatment options depending on the severity of the patient's condition.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Responder
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Paramedic Critical Care
Disclosure statements
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