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    The environment is defined as all of the surrounding external factors that affect the patient. Paramedics may encounter medical and traumatic emergencies related to environmental conditions. Temperature, weather, terrain, and atmospheric pressure can create stresses for which the unprotected body is unable to compensate. A good understanding of the causes and underlying pathophysiologies of the body help the paramedic recognize these emergencies and promptly manage them.  This module will focus on problems related to temperature extremes, drowning and near-drowning, diving emergencies, and high altitude illness.  The module will also discuss the factors that can affect the patient during air medical transport and how to prepare the patient for transport.



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    Preparatory Items

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    • Chapter 38 Environmental Emergencies URL
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    PEER to PEER Competency Requirements

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      Module 19

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