Respiratory Medications and Diverse Populations

BOC Domains of Athletic Training: Domain II - Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis Domain Ill - Critical Incident Management Domain IV - Therapeutic Interventions Presentation Description: In this presentation, we focus on respiratory medications and their application in diverse populations. You'll learn about the use and administration of bronchodilators, including the vital role athletic trainers play in assisting athletes with self-administration. We'll also differentiate between appropriate beta 2 agonists for athletic trainers and respiratory medications that are not suitable for emergencies. Additionally, we'll highlight the unique considerations when assessing and managing pediatric and geriatric patients with respiratory emergencies, ensuring you're well-prepared to handle these situations effectively. Learning Objectives: Discuss the application or assistance in self-administration of bronchodilators. Differentiate between appropriate beta 2 agonists for use by Athletic Trainers and respiratory medications unsuitable for emergencies. Highlight unique considerations when assessing and managing pediatric and geriatric patients with respiratory emergencies. Clinical Practice Gap Statement: While athletic trainers frequently assist athletes with administering respiratory medications, there's a prevalent gap in understanding which medications are best suited for emergency scenarios. This knowledge deficiency is not merely limited to medication types but extends to handling respiratory emergencies in age-diverse populations like pediatrics and geriatrics. The ability to bridge these gaps is critical for offering comprehensive and effective care to athletes across all age groups. Clinical Bottom Line Statement: Understanding the role and application of respiratory medications in emergency situations is pivotal for athletic trainers. This presentation aspires to fill existing knowledge voids by educating trainers on the judicious selection of medications suitable for emergencies and underscoring the specific requirements of pediatric and geriatric athletes. Through this knowledge, athletic trainers will be more capable of making prompt, informed decisions that can significantly impact the outcomes for athletes in respiratory distress. Summary Conclusion Statements: Mastery of respiratory medication application is fundamental for ensuring effective emergency response. Discerning between medications that are appropriate for emergency situations elevates the standard of athlete care. Being mindful of the unique healthcare requirements of pediatric and geriatric populations enhances the comprehensiveness of care provided.

      Assistant Professor in the Emergency Care Program at Eastern Kentucky University.  David servs as the coordinator of our online Paramedic-to-degree programs. David also works as a Paramedic for Powell County Ambulance Service, and deploys to disaster areas, national special security events, and public health emergencies as an Emergency Management Specialist/Operations Officer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response. David is a member of the Kentucky Board of EMS Education Committee and leads the KBEMS' Wilderness Paramedic Task Force. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Appalachian Center for Wilderness Medicine who teaches and speaks about wilderness medicine throughout the world, and is the founding coordinator of the RedSTAR wilderness EMS unit in Kentucky's Red River Gorge. He serves as the nationwide representative of EMS providers to NEMSAC and chairs the Search and Rescue committee of the Wilderness Medical Society.

Action Medicine Consultants, LLC (BOC AP#: P12095) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 0.75 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. GENERAL DISCLAIMER: It is the responsibility of the participant, relying on the independent expertise and knowledge of the patient, to determine the best treatment and method of application for the patient. Participants must use discretion when using the information contained within this presentation.  The presenter has provided the following regarding disclaimers: The information and content provided in this course are for informational purposes only. The presenter nor Action Medicine Consultants, LLC bears no liability for your use of this information and content. The views expressed in this course are those of the presenter(s). CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: In compliance with continuing education requirements, all presenters must disclose any financial or other associations with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters as well as any use of unlabeled product(s) or product(s) under investigational use.  This presentation does not involve the unlabeled use of a product or product under investigational use.  During the presentation, the presenter provides disclosure of any relevant financial relationships or other associations.  Refund Policy:  Live (virtual or in-person) Courses - Full refunds (Minus 10% for handling fees) are given after completion of the course if cancellation request is received 14 days prior to the course date. No refunds will be given after this deadline, but fees may be applied to another current or a future course. This also applies to virtual courses if a technical issue occurred on the presenter side that prevented a full presentation from being performed. On-Demand Courses - No refunds will be given, but fees may be applied to another current or a future course if there is a technical issue in Action Medicine Consultant's delivery of the course and in which no certificate of completion was issued.