Description

General Objective

To provide the essential knowledge for correct intervention in health emergencies and emergencies.
To provide training in the techniques necessary for appropriate care and intervention in health emergencies and emergencies in different areas.
To provide the intervention protocols for each of the emergency and health emergency situations.
To familiarise students with the functioning, resources and other characteristics of the emergency services.
To train students in multi- and interdisciplinary action between the different services that intervene in emergency situations and health emergencies.

Addressed to:

Graduates in nursing.
Graduates in medicine.

Content


Module I: General

Introduction
Out-of-hospital emergency services in Spain
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module II: Pharmacological guidance

Introduction
Acetylcysteine (Fluimucil Antidote 20% ®)
Lysine acetylsalicylate (Inyesprín®)
Acetylsalicylic acid
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) (Adrenaline®)
Adenosine (Adenocor®)
Aminophylline (Euphylline®)
Amiodarone (Trangorex®)
Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (Augmentine®, Clavumox®)
ATP (Atepodin®)
Atracurium (Tracrium®, Atracurium Besylate EFG)
Atropine
Azithromycin (Zitromax®)
Aztreonam (Azactam®)
Captopril (Capoten®)
Cefotaxime (Primafen®)
Ceftriaxone (Rocefalin®)
Cefuroxime (Zinnat®, Selan®)
Ciprofloxacin (Baycip®, Ciprok®)
Clarithromycin (Klacid®)
Morphium chloride
Potassium chloride
Codeine (Histaverin®, Bisoltus®, Codeisan®)
Dexamethasone (Decadran®, Fortecortin®)
Diazepam (Valium®)
Diclofenac (Luase®, Voltarin®, Dolotren®)
Diphenylhydantoin (Phenytoin Rubio®)
Digoxin (Digoxin®)
Dobutamine (Dobutrex®)
Dopamine (Dopamine®)
Edrophonium (Anticude®)
Enalaprilat (Renitec®)
Erythromycin (Pantomycin®)
Phenytoin (Epanutin®, Neosidantoin®)
Fenoterol + ipatropium bromide (Berodual®)
Fentanyl (Fentanest®)
Flecainide (Flecainide acetate) (Apocard®)
Flumacenil (Anexate®)
Furosemide
Glucagon (Glucagon Gen Hypokit Nov®)
Calcium glucobionate (Calcium Sandoz®)
Glucose (Glucosmon®)
Haloperidol (Haloperidol®)
Hydralazine (Hidrapres®)
Hydrocortisone (Actocortin®)
Rapid insulin (Actrapid®)
Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent®, Atroaldo®)
Isoproterenol (Aleudrine®)
Ketorolac (Droal®)
Labetalol (Trandate®)
Lidocaine (Lincaine®)
Mannitol (Manitol®)
Meperidine (Petidine) (Dolantine®)
Metamizole (Nolotil®, Magnesium®, Lasain®)
Methylprednisolone (Urbason®, Solumoderin®)
Metoclopramide (Primperan®)
Midazolan (Dormicum®)
Mivacurium (Mivacron®) (Mivacron®)
Morphine (Morphine Chloride®)
Naloxone
Neostigmine (Neostigmine Braun®, Prostigmine®)
Nimodipine (Nimotop®)
Nitroglycerin (Solinitrin IV®)
Noradrenaline (Noradrenaline Braun®)
Nitroprusside sodium (Nitroprussiat Fides®)
Ofloxacin (Surnox®, Oflovir®)
Omeprazole (Mopral®)
Paracetamol (Dolostop®, Efferalgan®, Termagil®, Apiretal®, Febrectal®, Gelocatil®)
Pentazocine (Sosegon®)
Procainamide (Biocoryl®)
Propacetamol (Pro-Efferalgan®)
Propafenone (Rytmonorm®)
Propofol (Diprivan®)
Ranitidine (Zantac®, Coralen®)
Rifampicin (Rifaldin®)
Rocuronium (Esmeron® Bromide®)
Salbutamol (Ventolin®)
Somatostatin (Somiaton®)
Succinylcholine (Anectine®, Mioflex®)
Magnesium sulphate (Sulmetin®)
Tiapride (Tiaprizal®)
Tramadol (Adolonta®, Tralgiol®)
Sodium valproate (Depakine injection®)
Vancomycin (Diatracin®)
Verapamil (Manidon®)
Use of drugs in pregnancy (FDA)
Drugs that do not need adjustment in renal insufficiency
Drugs that need adjustment in renal failure
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module III : Signs and symptoms in emergencies and emergencies

Haemorrhage
Cyanosis and altered level of consciousness
Altered level of consciousness
Dyspnoea
Pain
Fever
Shock
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Abdominal pain
Chest pain
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module IV : Basic life support for adults

Introduction
Objectives of life support
Sequence of action in basic life support in adults
Ventilatory support
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module V : Algorithms of action in VAS

Introduction
Cardiac arrest. Electrocardiographic varieties
Use of the universal ALS algorithm
Procedures or therapeutic interventions associated with AVS
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module VI : Mechanical ventilation

Definition and indication of mechanical ventilation
Ventilator objectives and types
Ventilator parameters to be programmed
Patient care
Tracheobronchial secretion suctioning technique
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module VII : Transcutaneous and Intravenous Cardiac Pacing

Transcutaneous cardiac pacing
Intravenous pacemaker
Assistance in the insertion of a temporary pacemaker
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module VIII : Administration of medicines by nasogastric tube

Introduction
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module IX : Emergencies and emergencies related to the immune system

Physiology of the immune system
Emergency pathology in immunodeficiency syndromes
Anaphylaxis
Acute latex allergy
Urticaria and angioedema
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module X : Drugs in allergological emergencies

Introduction
Drugs in allergology
Other drugs
Management of inhaled drugs
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XI : Otolaryngological emergencies and urgencies

ENT infections
Dysphonia
Foreign bodies in ENT
Epistaxis
Acute hearing loss
Vertiginous syndrome
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XII : Wernicke-Horsakoff Syndrome (WFS)

Introduction
Concept, aetiology, pathogenesis and pathological anatomy
Clinical features and diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
Prognosis and treatment
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XIII : Acute Toxicological Poisoning

General aspects
Toxicological assessment by the clinic
Alcohol and alcohol derivatives intoxication
Tricyclic antidepressant intoxication
Intoxication by sedatives, hypnotics and opioid narcotics
Intoxication by acetylsalicylic acid, hallucinogens and psychostimulants
Corrosive and hydrocarbon poisoning
Poisoning by pesticides
Other common poisonings
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XIV : Environmental emergencies

Bites and stings
Barotrauma
Inhalation and electrical injuries
Heat and cold injuries
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XV : Treatment of the burn patient

Introduction
Classification, aetiology. Prognosis
Pathophysiological alterations caused by burns
Infections in the burn patient
Nutritional support
Treatment of burns
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XVI : Acute diarrhoea

Definition
Immunology, defence mechanisms and aetiology
Pathogenesis of infectious diarrhoea
Clinical features
Clinical features and systemic effects of severe acute diarrhoea
Diagnosis
Treatment
Criteria for hospital admission
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XVII : Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage

Introduction
Concept
Aetiology
Pathophysiology
Clinical assessment
Treatment
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XVIII : Gastritis

Introduction
Erosive/hemorrhagic gastritis and chronic non-erosive gastritis of non-specific type
Specific gastritis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XIX : Peptic ulcer disease

Concept and epidemiology
Pathological anatomy and aetiopathogenesis
Clinic
Diagnosis
Treatment and drugs to buffer gastric secretion
Mucosal protective drugs
Drugs with antisecretory and protective properties
Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy
ComplicationsSummary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XX : Acute Abdomen in Childhood

Introduction
Aetiology of acute abdomen in childhood
General symptomatology of the acute abdomen in the child
Assessment of the acute abdomen in the child
Characteristics of the acute abdomen according to the child's age and underlying pathology
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXI : Arrhythmias

Electrocardiogram monitoring
Ischaemic heart disease/AMI
Ischaemic heart disease
Pharmacology of ischaemic heart disease
Nursing interventions for the management and monitoring of patients at risk of cardiovascular disease
Stopping in-hospital cardiac resuscitation validation of a clinical decision criterion
Defibrillator use in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
Acute myocardial infarction
Left heart failure
Acute pulmonary oedema
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXII : Sublingual Nifedipine in hypertensive crises

Introduction
Nifedipine as an antihypertensive agent. Administration and pharmacological approach
Side effects of nifedipine
IECAS as a basic alternative
Pathophysiological aspects
Comments and conclusions
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXIII : Thyroid crisis. Myxedema coma

Anatomo-physiological reminder of the thyroid
Thyroid crisis (thyrotoxicosis)
Myxedema coma
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXIV : Pheochromocytone

Pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma stages and clinical picture
Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis and treatment
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXV : Adrenal crises

Definition
Clinical picture
Diagnosis
Treatment
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXVI : Acid-base hydroelectrolytic disturbances

Acid-base hydroelectrolytic disturbances
Fluid volume imbalances
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXVII : Renal lithiasis and excretory system renal colic renoureteral colic

Introduction
Classification
Nephritic colic
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXVIII : Acute urinary tract infection

Introduction
Concept
Types of urinary tract infections
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXIX : Acute scrotal syndrome

Introduction
Aetiology
Vascular causes
Infectious causes
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXX : Glomerulopathies: glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome

Introduction
Acute glomerulonephritis (AGN)
Rapidly progressive glomerolonephritis (RPGN)
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXXI : Meningitis

Concept
Epidemiology and routes of infection
Aetiology
Bacterial meningitis
Aseptic meningitis
Diagnosis
Neisseria meningitidis meningitis
Haemophilus influenzae and streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, streptococcus agalactiae and listeria monocytogenes meningitis
Meningitis due to enteroviruses, less frequent agents
Meningitis in the neonate and treatment
Treatment against specific pathogens
Glucocorticoid therapy, treatment of viral meningitis, prophylaxis and prevention
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXXII : Assessment of coma in paediatrics

Introduction
Differential diagnosis
Pathogenesis
Aetiology and clinical features
Aetiological diagnosis
Initial treatment and general care of the comatose patient
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXXIII : Traumatic Brain Injuries

Introduction
Definition, aetiology and classification
Pathophysiology
Complications of severe TBI
Action protocol for severe TBI
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXXIV : Stroke: management and treatment during the early stages of a stroke

Concept and aetiology of stroke. General consequences
Motor deficits: Stages of evolution
Pathological patterns
A special feature: orofacial dysfunction
Special nursing problems in post-stroke patients
General motor control considerations
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXXV : Acute airway obstruction

Introduction
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bronchial asthma
Acute pleura, mediastinum and chest wall pathology
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXXVI : Acute respiratory tract infection

Common cold
Influenza
Acute sinusitis
Acute pharyngitis/pharyngotonsillitis
Ludwig's angina, peritonsillar abscess and Vincent's angina
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXXVII : Pneumonia

Introduction
Community-acquired pneumonia
In-hospital or nosocomial pneumonia
Atelectasis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXXVIII : Haemoptysis

Introduction
Aetiology
Diagnosis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XXXIX : Pulmonary thromboembolism

Introduction
Clinical
Diagnosis
Treatment
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XL : Emergencies and emergencies in infectious pathology

Sepsis and septic shock
Herpes zoster
Sexually transmitted diseases
Management of the HIV-infected patient
Antibiotic use in the emergency department
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XLI : Acute appendicitis. Acute cholecystitis. Acute cholangitis

Acute appendicitis
Acute cholecystitis
Acute cholangitis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XLII : Infective endocarditis

Classification of endocarditis
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis and pathophysiology
Pathological anatomy
Clinical manifestations
Infective endocarditis in drug addicts
Infective endocarditis on prosthetic valve
Diagnosis
Major and minor criteria
Aetiological agents
Treatment
Prophylaxis of infective endocarditis

Module XLIII : Anaemic syndrome

Introduction
Microcytic anaemias
Macrocytosis
Normocytic anaemias

Module XLIV : Polyglobulias

Introduction
Polycythaemia vera (PV) and secondary polycythaemia (PV)
Relative polyglobulias
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XLV : Thrombopenias

Introduction
PTAI
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XLVI : Ophthalmological emergencies and urgencies

Introduction
Diagnostic and therapeutic orientation in acute ophthalmic pathology
Therapeutic management of different ophthalmological emergencies
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XLVII : Obstetric and gynaecological emergencies and urgencies

Emergency assessment of the obstetric patient
First trimester haemorrhage
Third trimester haemorrhage
Emergencies during childbirth
Gynaecological emergencies
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XLVIII : Skin infections

Infectious dermatoses
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module XLIX : Oncological emergencies

Introduction
Superior vena cava syndrome
Hypercalcaemia
Spinal cord compression syndrome
Intracranial hypertension syndrome and seizures
Metabolic encephalopathy and fever in the cancer patient
Respiratory obstruction, neoplastic bone fracture and massive effusions
Massive haemorrhages, agitation and delirium
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module L : Fundamental techniques in health emergencies

Airway management and oropharyngeal cannula placement
Supraglottic devices
Orotracheal intubation
Nasotracheal intubation
Cricothyroid puncture and cricothyroidotomy
Venous lines
Intraosseous puncture
Thoracic injuries. Treatment techniques
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module LI : Ethics and legal liability of healthcare workers in emergencies, emergencies and disasters

Introduction
The offence of omission of the duty to provide assistance in daily practice
Fundamentals of proper care
Lex artis and jurisprudence
The principle of division of labour and its implications
The legal nature of a patient's refusal of certain healthcare treatments: a type of objection or a right exercisable by individuals?
exercisable by individuals?
Some ethical aspects in out-of-hospital emergency care
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Module LII : Internet in emergencies and health emergencies

Introduction
What is the Internet?
Who finances the Net?
What do you need to connect to the Internet?
How can the Internet help us in our work in the Emergency Department?
Resources of interest to the Emergency Department
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Additional information

Country

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru

Duration

450 hrs

Certification

UEMC

Ranking

Emergencies and emergencies

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