ER007 Respiratory Compromise
Emergency Medical Responder
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14m
Describes abnormal adult breathing and its symptoms. Presents the causes of respiratory compromise, including impaired airway, impaired ventilation and impaired respiration. Demonstrates techniques for assessing adequate and inadequate respiration for responsive and unresponsive patients and demonstrates techniques for managing inadequate respiration and respiratory distress.
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