Demonstration should include the
- anatomy of the respiratory system
- physiology and pathophysiology of respiration
- pulmonary ventilation
- oxygenation
- respiration
- external
- internal
- cellular
- assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration
- use of supplemental oxygen therapy.
Demonstration should also include age-related variations in pediatric and geriatric patients.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the various ways oxygen can be administered to a patient?
- How is the oxygen delivery system set up and checked before each ambulance call?
- What is the difference between external and internal respiration?