Chapter 15, Respiratory Emergencies

After students complete this lesson and the related course work, they will understand the significance and characteristics of respiratory emergencies in infant, child, and adult populations. Students should be able to demonstrate a fundamental comprehension on the following topics: respiratory anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of various respiratory etiologies (eg, asthma, COPD, pneumonia), and the assessment and management necessary to provide basic care in the prehospital setting. 0:00 Introduction 0:51 Introduction 1:37 Anatomy of the Respiratory System (4 of 4) 3:02 Physiology of Respiration (3 of 3) 5:03 Pathophysiology (2 of 2) 6:52 Causes of Dyspnea (4 of 4) 9:26 Upper or Lower Airway Infection 10:23 Croup 10:53 Epiglottitis 12:10 Bronchiolitis 12:34 Pneumonia 13:49 Pertussis 14:32 Influenza Type A 14:59 Tuberculosis (TB) 15:53 Acute Pulmonary Edema (1 of 2) 17:22 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (1 of 4) 21:44 Asthma, Hay Fever, and 25:00 Spontaneous Pneumothorax (2 of 2) 26:41 Pleural Effusion 27:06 Obstruction of the Airway (1 of 2) 27:53 Pulmonary Embolism (1 of 2) 29:34 Hyperventilation (2 of 2) 32:03 Scene Size-up 32:52 Primary Assessment (3 of 5) 36:03 History Taking (2 of 2) 38:24 Secondary Assessment (2 of 2) 39:49 Reassessment 40:54 Emergency Medical Care (1 of 3) 42:58 Treatment of Specific Conditions (12 of 12) 51:01 Review (2 of 2) 51:27 Review (1 of 2)

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