Pilot Recertification Program Core 7: Pre-Course Study Recommendations This core session is designed to reinforce concepts that you should already be familiary with as well as new, "expanded scope" methodologies. In the time that the session encompasses, we will briefly cover the topics; please review and be prepared to discuss the following concepts before coming to class.

Section One - General Pharmacology / WREMS Epi & Albuterol In-Service

• Resources:
  • http://wrems.org/training/epi-albuterol.htm
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_limmer_emergencycare_10/0,9043,1282291-,00.html
• Identify the indications and contraindications of Epinephrine administration
• Identify the indications and contraindications of Albuterol administration
• Review the WREMS protocol

Section Two - Airway/Pulmonology

• Resources:
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bledsoe_essentials_1/0,6522,511975-,00.htm
• Identify the anatomical structures of the respiratory system
• Differentiate between pediatric vs. adult airway
• Describe the function of respiration and gas exchange
• Identify pulmonary disease process

Section Three - Cardiology

• Resources:
  • http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2158
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_limmer_emergencycare_10/0,9043,1282353-,00.html
• Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the heart and major vessels
• Discuss the pathophysiology of common cardiac etiologies
• Discuss the signs and symptoms of the following: angina, acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, cornonary artery disease, atherosclerosis, angiology, stent, CABG, and congestive heart failure
• Identify the value of high-flow oxygen administration in the management of the acute cardiac emergency