The scene may be familiar. The conditions can change everything.

A water rescue, prolonged exposure to the cold, or a burn injury can challenge responders long before the patient reaches the hospital. Recognizing the danger, protecting against further exposure, and coordinating the next steps require a shared approach across EMS and emergency departments.

For our October session, we are delighted to welcome back our dear Dr. Lee Faucher, a trusted friend of the series.

His experience and willingness to share practical lessons have made him a valued part of our Emergency Education Night community, and we look forward to another thoughtful conversation.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for EMS providers of all levels, including:

• Emergency Medical Responders
• EMT Basic
• Advanced EMTs
• Paramedics
• Critical Care Paramedics
• Emergency department nurses
• Advanced practice providers
• Physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in emergency and prehospital care

General Educational Objectives

Upon participation in this activity, EMS and emergency care professionals will be able to:

1. Define hidden or silent hypoxia and describe why patients may appear clinically stable despite inadequate oxygenation.
2. Explain the physiologic mechanisms that contribute to silent hypoxia in patients with COPD, sepsis, overdose, and evolving respiratory failure.
3. Identify subtle assessment findings and vital sign trends that may indicate early respiratory deterioration before obvious distress or collapse.
4. Apply evidence informed assessment, oxygenation, ventilation, capnography, reassessment and early notification strategies to patients at risk for respiratory failure

Continuing Education and Accreditation

This activity provides 1.0 Continuing Education Hour through the University of Wisconsin Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership.

EMS Providers: This activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). Granting of CAPCE credit does not represent endorsement by CAPCE or its board members.

EMS participants must attend the live session in its entirety and complete the required attendance verification and evaluation within 30 days to receive continuing education credit.

Cost

There is no cost to attend this activity.

Register here for the live session: "When Nature Wins": Drownings, Hypothermia, and Environmental Threats