Learning Objectives

After completing this course you値l be able to:

1. You値l be able to apply critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning to emergency situations, some seemingly minor complaints, other obviously life threatening.
2. You値l study 32 cases representing high-risk situations that may be encountered in any ED.
3. You値l be able to "think" through major considerations for each patient type and determine a possible course of action at the triage.
4. You値l be able to identify symptoms and symbols and learn medical management of the patient outcome.
5. You値l determine appropriate nursing intervention and assist the physician in emergency treatment.