PAM 102 - Airway Management and Pharmacology

1. Identify agencies which regulate various medications.
2. Determine the appropriate indication, route of administration and dosage for various medications used by the paramedic.
3. Identify the five “Rights” when administering a medication.
4. Define aseptic technique and correctly apply its principles in a lab setting.
5. Identify proper selection and technique to utilize airway management and ventilation devices.
6. Demonstrate correct procedure for placement of simple and advanced airway management devices.
7. Verify proper placement of an advanced airway device using at least three methods.
8. Interpret findings from monitoring devices such as pulse oximeters and capnographs.
9. Demonstrate psychomotor skill proficiency in administering medications and managing airways.

1. Regulatory aspects of pharmacology
2. Drug classes and preparations
3. Medication safety, administration routes and dosage calculations
4. Drug actions, interactions, and adverse effects
5. Medications specific to paramedic care
6. Airway management devices
7. Assessment and physiology of the respiratory system
8. Monitoring devices applicable to airway management

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