Title: Lesson 10-6 Endocrine Disorders
Course: EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician > Section: Module X Medicine

Apply knowledge to provide care for a patient with an endocrine disorder

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

Cognitive Learning Objectives

- 10-6.1 Review the anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology of the endocrine system and its main function in the body
- 10-6.2 Define diabetes (type I & II), Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia & Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- 10-6.3 Identify & demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care of the patient taking diabetic medicine with an altered mental status and a history of diabetes
- 10-6.4 State the generic and trade names, medication forms, dose, administration, action, and contraindications for oral glucose
- 10-6.5 Distinguish between the emergency medical care of the infant, child, adult and geriatric patient experiencing a diabetic emergency

Affective Objectives

- No affective objectives identified

Psychomotor Objectives

- 10-6.1 Demonstrate the assessment & medical care of the patient taking diabetic medicine with an altered mental status and a history of diabetes.
- 10-6.2 Demonstrate the steps of using a glucometer device and administering oral glucose

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.

- Altered Mental Status (6:56)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMY6VLKNeb8
Comments: Short lecture.
- Endocrine Emergencies Pt 2 (5:52)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDRM7RV_m5s
Comments: Review of other endocrine emergence: Hyperthyroidism/Thyroid Storm, Hypothyroidism, Adrenal Crisis, and Graves Disease.
- The Endocrine System (13:48)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S_vQZDH9hY
Comments: Review of the major elements of the endocrine system and hormones.
- Type 2 Diabetes (8:46)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXAe3eOjqCk
Source: Nucleus Medical Media
Comments: Animated video reviewing Type II Diabetes.
- Edocrine and Hematologic Emergencies - part 1 (32:14)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-oqaKSf3bE
- Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies - part 2 (15:02)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-oqaKSf3bE

Supplemental Material

- Diabetic Emergencies
http://www.jems.com/print/9037
Diabetic Emergencies.pdf
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
http://www.emsworld.com/article/10318650/ems-recap-diabetic-ketoacidosis?print=true
Diabetic Ketoacidosis.pdf
- Recognizing & Treating Hypoglycemia
http://www.jems.com/print/30041
Recognizing & Treating Hypoglycemia.pdf