Capstone Scenarios & Final Examination – DMR – D15

Description

Diving medical capstone scenarios is a focused module in the Trilogy EMS Diving Medical Responder curriculum. Eight branching scenarios covering decompression sickness Type I and Type II, arterial gas embolism, inner ear decompression sickness, immersion pulmonary edema, CNS oxygen toxicity, drowning with hypothermia, and a cardiac event on a dive boat. Each requires the universal management set, oxygen and gas planning, a documented serial examination, and the destination decision. The 100-item final examination follows.

The module connects diving-specific knowledge to practical assessment, decision-making and field management. Students are expected to recognize the relevant mechanism, identify important findings, collect and communicate a useful dive history, and understand how the information affects care and referral. The material emphasizes accurate terminology, repeatable assessment, appropriate documentation and communication with EMS, emergency department and hyperbaric resources when indicated.

Diving medical capstone scenarios is designed to strengthen the responder’s ability to interpret diving incidents in context rather than treating an isolated symptom. The course reinforces the relationship between dive profile, physiology, patient presentation, treatment priorities and transport decisions. Content is presented within the student’s existing scope of practice; completion does not expand or replace professional licensure, medical direction or agency protocols.

This module is part of the Trilogy EMS Diving Medical Responder (DMR) course and supports the integrated knowledge required to assess and manage diving and aquatic emergencies. Students should complete the module content and associated assessment as assigned within the DMR curriculum.