Ventilatory Wizardry for EMS Mortals

Overview Ventilator Wizardry for EMS Mortals is designed to enhance the understanding and operational competence of paramedic students and EMS personnel regarding mechanical ventilators in transport settings. Key features include: -Course Objectives: Focus on initializing transport ventilators, adapting to patient physiology, and real-time problem-solving. -Learning Methodology: Incorporates micro-learning techniques to improve retention and application of complex material. -Ventilator Basics: Covers essential features and functions of commonly used ventilators in EMS, including Hamilton T1 and Zoll EMV Plus. -Practical Application: Emphasizes hands-on learning with checkpoints to ensure understanding before progressing. -Patient Assessment: Guides on assessing patient responses and making necessary adjustments to ventilator settings. -Problem Solving: Provides strategies for troubleshooting ventilator issues and ensuring patient safety during transport. Assumptions -The course is intended for paramedic students and EMS personnel, not for critical care or flight paramedics. -Participants have a basic understanding of medical terminology and patient care protocols. -The course will be delivered in a digital format, allowing for interactive learning and access to resources.