Chapter 7 Scene Size Up

Front 1

initial steps

Back 1

*evaluate scene for safety hazards (yourself, crew, patients, bystanders)
*take neccessary standard precautions
*determine the:
-mechanism of injury vs. nature of illness
-number of patients
-need for additional resources

Front 2

scene size up

Back 2

1. scene safe
2. BSI
3. M.O.I. vs N.O.I.
4. # of patients
5. additional resources

Front 3

scene safety

Back 3

assessment to ensure the well-being of EMT
-protect bystnaders
-never enter unsafe scene
-make scene safe or call for someone who can

Front 4

danger zone

Back 4

*minimum of 50 ft around scene, further if:
-fuel spill
-fire
-hazardous materials
-downed power line

Front 5

standard precautions

Back 5

-anticipate the need for them
-always have them available
-use appropriate equipment to prevent exposure

Front 6

mechanism of injury
(M.O.I.)

Back 6

physical event that caused an injury
-multiple impacts
-deformed windshields, steering wheel, etc
-seatbelt use