Neurological Emergencies Pt. 2
Information Covered:
- Overview of neurological conditions
- Epidemiology,
- Pathophysiology
- Central Nervous System
- Brain
- Spinal cord
- Autonomic and peripheral nervous systems
- Neurological assessment- normal and abnormal findings
- General Appearance
- Speech
- Skin
- Posture/Gait
- Mental Status
- Mood, thought, perception, judgment, memory and attention
- Cranial nerve assessment
- Glasgow coma scale
- General management considerations
- Airway, ventilation, respiration, circulation
- Emotional support
- Transport decisions
- Demyelinating Neurological Disorders
- Parkinson’s disease
- Cranial nerve disorders
- Movement disorders-- dystonia
- Neurological infections/inflammation
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Hydrocephalus
Content Creator: Joyce Lockwood
CAPCE Course Number: 17-EMTP-F3-1304
Total CE Hours: 1
Level: Advanced
EMT-CE uses the NEMSES guidelines as the foundation for every course outline.