EMET Pre-learning: Respiratory Emergencies

In this workshop we will explore the topic of acute respiratory distress and in particular consider severe (life Threatening) asthma, spontaneous pneumothorax, acute pulmonary oedema, Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease (CAL/COAD) and acute anaphylaxis. The workshop skills stations introduce noninvasive ventilation (CPAP) and aspiration of the spontaneous pneumothorax.