You should have an extensive understanding of the following concepts. Your response should provide detailed explanations and how they may pertain to an EMT’s duties or scope of practice.
- Acute stroke
- Angina
- Complications of electrical injuries and treatment
- Hypertension (HTN)/ Hypotension
- Pathophysiology of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Pathophysiology of left-sided heart failure
- Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
- Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
- Shockable rhythms and indications for an AED
- Signs and symptoms of a cardiac dysrhythmia