Cardiovascular Emergencies ((4 credit hours))

Catalog description

Provides a detailed study of cardiovascular emergencies and the assessment and management of patients requiring critical intervention. Includes anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology related to cardiac crisis, arrhythmia recognition, and 12-lead ECG for field diagnosis, as well as pharmacological and electrical interventions. Prerequisite(s): EMS 210 and EMS 211 . Corequisite(s): EMS 221 . Lecture: 4 credits (60 contact hours).