Title: Demonstrate the assessment of respiration and management of adequate respiration.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician I (14055-I) > Section: Managing Airway, Respiration, and Artificial Ventilation

Demonstration should include the

- description of the related pathophysiology and physiology, including pulmonary ventilation, oxygenation, and respiration (e.g., external, internal, cellular)
- administration of supplemental oxygen therapy
  - pulse oximetry
  - venturi masks
  - other supplemental oxygen delivery devices
- description and use of the components of an oxygen delivery system.

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?