EMSP 1250 - Advanced Environmental and Neurological Emergencies

1. Toxicology
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Prognosis and management
      1. Sympathomimetrics
      2. Sedative/hypnotics
      3. Opiates
      4. Anticholinergics
      5. Cholinergics
      6. Carbon monoxide
      7. Alcohol intoxication and withdrawal
      8. OTC and prescription medications
      9. Illegal drugs
2. Infectious Diseases
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology  
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Prognosis and management
      1. Hepatitis
      2. HIV-related diseases
      3. Meningococcal meningitis
      4. Pneumonia
      5. TB
      6. Tetanus
      7. Rabies
      8. Viral diseases
      9. Sexually-transmitted diseases
      10. Scabies and lice
      11. Lyme disease
      12. Gastroenteritis
      13. Fungal infections
      14. Antibiotic-resistant infections
3. Environmental Emergencies
   1. Pathophysiology
   2. Assessment and Management
   3. Submersion incidents
   4. Temperature-related illness
   5. Bites and envenomations
   6. Dysbarism
   7. Electrical injury
   8. High altitude illness
4. Neurology
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations, prognosis, and management of
      1. Seizure
      2. Status epilepticus
      3. Stroke
      4. Transient ischemic attack
      5. Headache
      6. Cranial nerve disorders
      7. Spinal cord compression
      8. Demyelinating disorders
      9. Hydrocephalus
      10. Neurologic inflammation/infection
      11. Movement disorders
      12. Dementia
      13. Parkinson’s disease
      14. Tumors
      15. Wernicke’s encephalopathy

1. demonstrate appropriate use of standard precautions in assessment and treatment of the infectious disease patient.
2. discuss common neurological conditions.
3. formulate a patient care plan that includes emergency interventions and transportation.
4. identify signs and symptoms of the hypothermic patient.
5. manage a hypothermic or near-drowning patient.
6. perform a neurological assessment.
7. recognize signs and symptoms of baro-trauma such as SCUBA injuries and altitude sickness.
8. recognize signs and symptoms of stroke patients.
9. understand effects on the human body and mind when exposed to toxicological substances such as hazardous materials, poisons, street drugs, and alcohol.

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