Pre-Hospital Needle Decompression
Tracking # 20-1351686
Course overview
Objectives Explain pre hospital needle decompression indications Describe the pathophysiology of pneumothoraces Content 1 Review Pre Hospital Needle Decompression Indications 1 Discuss contraindications 2 Location and placement 3 Review various decompression needles and devices 4 Review management of the decompressed chest Discuss the pathophysiology of pneumothoraces 1 Simple 2 Open 3 Hemopneumo 4 Tension 3 Scenarios 1 Trauma 2 Medical
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
1h
EMT refresher training
Paramedic
1h
PMD refresher training
Disclosure statements
Conflict of Interest Statement
- A conflict of interest occurs when an instructor has a financial, legal, commercial, and/or professional relationship with organizations or the employees working for said organization, that could influence the level of instruction you receive. The instructor of this course has no conflicts of interest and has been properly vetted prior to creating this material to ensure the information being shared is accurate, relevant, and up to date.
Post-Course Quiz Performance and Compliance
- At the conclusion of this course you will be required to attempt and pass a quiz. The minimum passing score for the quiz is 70%. You will have three attempts to pass the quiz. If you are unsuccessful at passing the quiz on the third attempt, you will be required to watch the CE course over in its entirety.