Title: Describe the emergency medical care of patients with gynecological emergencies.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician II (14055-II) > Section: Managing Medical Emergencies

Description should include the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of emergencies related to

- vaginal bleeding
- sexual assault, including provisions for appropriate emotional support
- gynecological infections (e.g., pelvic inflammatory disease [PID]).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does an EMT assess a gynecological emergency? What steps does an EMT take?
- What are the signs and symptoms of a patient with PID?
- What additional issues does an EMT face when treating a victim of sexual assault?