By the end of this class the student will:

Using the BEFAST assessment tool, perform a primary and secondary assessment on a suspected stroke patient

Using the LMNOPQST assessment, acquire information regarding chest pain patients

Describe the differences in how women and those with diabetes can present with ACS

Describe the pathophysiology of sepsis

Detail the assessment key points to determine sepsis

Describe how to treat sepsis and septic shock

Describe how to treat patients with GSW and stab wounds t the chest

Describe how to differentiate cardiac tamponade versus tension pneumothorax in the chest trauma patient

Detail the differences between adult trauma and pediatric trauma with regards to presentation, compensation, and treatment