Airway and Respiratory Emergencies

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Prerequisite: Current New Mexico AEMT licensure; Admissions into the Paramedic Program and corequisite enrollment in EMSS 2245, EMSS 2250, EMSS 2202, EMSS 2255, EMSS 2515, EMSS 2850, and EMSS 2890. Course must be taken for credit. A course which focuses on the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the respiratory system. Integrates the knowledge to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan, with the goal of assuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation and respira...