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

Now that you know where the profession came from and have learned a little about the human body, lets start learning how to care for those patients you will encounter. A common mantra in EMS is “Air goes in an out. Blood goes round and round. Any deviation is a problem.” While this is very simply stated, it is also very accurate. In this module we’re going to focus on the principals of which this little saying was formulated. Module 8 will cover the anatomy involved with ventilation and respiration, the assessment techniques involved in determining adequate ventilation and perfusion, and the steps you, as an EMT provider, can take to correct deviations from the norm as they relate to airway, ventilation, oxygenation and perfusion.

As adequate oxygenation is required for survival, your ability to assess the patient, recognize a problem and provide timely, appropriate interventions can make a difference in the outcome of the patients in your care.