Notes in Module 8

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Published	01/15/2024	Recall and describe how normal body processes are altered by disease and injury.
Published	01/15/2024	Describe the cellular environment including key structures and components.
Published	01/15/2024	Describe the principles of pathophysiology related to maintaining fluid and water balance
Published	01/15/2024	Describe the principles of pathophysiology related to maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
Published	01/15/2024	Describe renal effects and roles in fluid and electrolyte balance.
Published	01/15/2024	Respiratory acidosis
Published	01/15/2024	respiratory alkalosis
Published	01/15/2024	metabolic acidosis
Published	01/15/2024	metabolic alkalosis
Published	01/15/2024	Crystalloid IV Solutions
Published	01/15/2024	Colloid IV solutions
Published	01/15/2024	Isotonic vs hypertonic vs hypotonic
Published	01/15/2024	Oxygen Carrying IV solutions
Published	01/15/2024	Ringers lactate
Published	01/15/2024	D5W
Published	01/15/2024	Hematocrit
Published	01/15/2024	Hemoglobin
Published	01/15/2024	2 main components of blood
Published	01/15/2024	plasma
Published	01/15/2024	formed elements in blood
Published	01/15/2024	Erythrocytes
Published	01/15/2024	Leukocytes
Published	01/15/2024	Thrombocytes
Published	01/15/2024	Common lab values - Arterial Blood Gases
Published	01/15/2024	Common lab values - common electrolytes
Published	01/15/2024	Urinalysis values commonly assessed
Published	01/15/2024	Describe the general principles of intravenous therapy.
Published	01/15/2024	Identify the general indications for intravenous therapy.
Published	01/15/2024	Outline the equipment and procedures required for intravenous therapy.
Published	01/15/2024	Describe the primary responsibilities of a paramedic.
Published	01/15/2024	Describe the general procedures for initiating intravenous access.
Published	01/15/2024	Describe the procedures for changing an IV bag.
Published	01/15/2024	List and describe potential complications of IV therapy - local IV complications
Published	01/15/2024	List and describe potential complications of IV therapy - systemic complications
Published	01/18/2024	Describe the procedure for removing a peripheral IV
Published	01/18/2024	Recognize factors affecting IV flow rates.
Published	01/18/2024	Be aware of the components and purposes of an IV pressure infuser.
Published	01/18/2024	Describe the types and characteristics of equipment used in intravenous therapy: macro drip and micro drip sets
Published	01/18/2024	Describe the types and characteristics of equipment used in intravenous therapy: piercing spike
Published	01/18/2024	Describe the types and characteristics of equipment used in intravenous therapy: drip chamber
Published	01/18/2024	Describe the purpose and procedures for administering an intravenous bolus of medication.
Published	01/18/2024	Calculate the drip rate for desired IV fluid rates and IV medication infusions
Published	01/18/2024	Describe the types and characteristics of equipment used in intravenous therapy: administration tubing
Published	01/18/2024	Describe the types and characteristics of equipment used in intravenous therapy: medication injection port
Published	01/18/2024	Describe purposes, and sites that may be used for peripheral venous access.
Published	01/18/2024	Identify the veins of the forearm and hand as the acceptable sites for peripheral venous access by  PCP paramedics.
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