Title: Demonstrate the assessment and management of patients experiencing neurological emergencies.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician II (14055-II) > Section: Managing Medical Emergencies

Demonstration should include the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of emergencies such as

- a decreased level of responsiveness
- a seizure
- status epilepticus
- a possible transient ischemic attack (TIA) (i.e., stroke)
- a severe headache.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the steps in treating a patient with a loss of consciousness?
- What are the types of seizures and the treatments for each?
- What are the differences between a TIA and cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?