EMSP 1225 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I

1. Cardiac overview
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentation, prognosis, and management
   6. Acute coronary syndrome
   7. Angina pectoris
   8. Myocardial infarction
   9. Aortic aneurysm/dissection
   10. Thromboembolism
   11. Hypertensive emergencies
   12. Heart failure
   13. Vascular disorders
   14. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
   15. Arterial occlusion
   16. Venous thrombosis
   17. Non-traumatic cardiac tamponade
   18. Cardiac rhythm disturbances
   19. Cardiogenic shock
   20. Congenital abnormalities
   21. Infectious diseases
   22. Endocarditis
   23. Pericarditis
   24. Congenital abnormalities
2. 12-Lead Interpretation
   1. Infarct patterns
   2. Action potential
3. Monitoring devices
   1. 12-lead EKG monitoring
   2. Continuous EKG monitoring
   3. Electrophysiology and wave forms
   4. Leads and electrodes
   5. Lead systems and heart surfaces

1. assess the cardiac patient.
2. correlate the chemical and electrical effects on the action potential of the heart.
3. correlate the electrophysiological and hemodynamic events occurring throughout the cardiac cycle with various EKG waveforms, segments and intervals
4. describe coronary anatomy and physiology.
5. describe the cardiovascular effects of the autonomic nervous system.
6. describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease.
7. describe the most commonly used cardiac drugs including therapeutic effects, dosages, routes of administration, side effects, and toxic effects.
8. discuss the pathophysiology of cardiac disease and injury.
9. display an understanding of 12-lead EKG application and acquisition.
10. explain the purpose of cardiac monitoring.
11. identify risk factors of coronary artery disease.
12. relate the cardiac surfaces or areas represented by the EKG leads.

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