PAR5220 Aeromedical and retrieval clinical 1: Advanced life support/critical care

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Predict the specific effects of altitude on susceptible medical, surgical and traumatic conditions;

2. 2

   Generate pharmacotherapeutic and fluid administration plans to manage common conditions requiring aeromedical transport, demonstrating effective forward planning to manage potential complications that may arise;

3. 3

   Formulate holistic patient care plans appropriate to the professional practice level of the student;

4. 4

   Devise clinical management strategies which will predict and prevent potential aeromedical problems which affect safe and efficient patient transport;

5. 5

   Analyse the principles of operation of medical equipment utilised in the care of patients during flight.

6. 6

   Evaluate the pivotal role of teamwork within the aeromedical retrieval environment