ET018 Submersion & Diving Emergencies
Emergency Medical Technician
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17m
Presents submersion emergencies and describes safety considerations for submersion incidents. Demonstrates how to assess and provide emergency care for submersion victims, including both in and out of water. Demonstrates how to manage suspected spinal injury patients in the water. Presents SCUBA emergencies, including how to assess and provide emergency care for decompression sickness.
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