Overview

Critical to the appropriate management of the critically ill patient is the ability of the advanced paramedic clinician to recognise the clinical presentation and physiological consequences of conditions that result from inadequate cellular perfusion. Based on contemporary clinical understanding and best practice, this foundation subject will cover the physiological compensatory … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to develop an advanced level of understanding of the physiological regulation of tissue perfusion and the various factors that can result in an altered perfusion state as related to advanced paramedic practice.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Discuss the causes of altered perfusion as relevant to advanced paramedic practice
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Examine the variations to the physiological mechanisms that are responsible for the maintenance of tissue perfusion that occur across the life span
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Evaluate the appropriate application of advanced paramedic practice clinical procedures and equipment to maintain or improve perfusion in the inadequately perfused patient
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Discuss the pharmacological interventions used in advanced paramedic practice to manage a patient with inadequate perfusion
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Evaluate the appropriate clinical assessment and management of a patient with inadequate perfusion, according to current best-practice
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Demonstrate the ability to form and revise clinical judgements and practice plans when presented with new evidence or information

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