Title: Lesson 8-2 Respirations
Course: EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician > Section: Module VIII Airway Management, Respirations, and Artificial Ventilations

Demonstrate an understanding and proficiency in respiration techniques

At the end of this lesson and the associated lab activities students will be able to:

Cognitive Learning Objectives

- 8-2.1 Describe the pulmonary ventilation process to include mechanics of ventilation & alveolar ventilation (tidal volumes, dead space, etc)
- 8-2.2 Describe the oxygenation process
- 8-2.3 Explain both external & internal respiration process
- 8-2.4 Discuss the various pathophysiologies of the respiratory system
- 8-2.5 Describe how to assess for adequate and inadequate respiration, including the use of pulse oximetry
- 8-2.6 List the components, purpose, indications, contraindications, complications and procedures for oxygen delivery devices
- 8-2.7 Describe the steps in performing the skill of assisting ventilations in the conscious patient in respiratory distress using a bag-valve-mask (BVM), and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

Affective Objectives

- 8-2.1 Explain the rationale for providing adequate oxygenation through high inspired oxygen concentrations to patients who, in the past, may have received low concentrations.

Psychomotor Objectives

- 8-2.1 Demonstrate the correct operation of oxygen tanks and regulators
- 8-2.2 Demonstrate the use of a nonrebreather face mask and state the oxygen flow requirements needed for its use
- 8-2.3 Demonstrate the use of a venturi face mask and state the oxygen flow requirements needed for its use
- 8-2.6 Demonstrate the use of a oxygen humidifier and the requirements needed for its use
- 8-2.7 Demonstrate the use of a nasal cannula and state the flow requirements needed for its use
- 8-2.8 Demonstrate oxygen tank and regulator preparation for oxygen administration for all age groups
- 8-2.9 Demonstrate the steps using a BVM and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in all age groups

Online Video

Your instructor will recommend which videos to view for this lesson. All videos are valuable resources. Students may wish to view more to enhance their learning.

- Pulse Oximetry
- BLS CPAP