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What are the steps for assessment of a trauma patient in order?
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Where can you find good definitions for patient assessment?
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http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/pdf/srgpadefinitions.pdf
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What is a rapid trauma assessment?
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This is performed on patients with significant mechanism of injury
Assessment to determine potential life threatening injuries. In the conscious patient, symptoms should be sought before and during the Rapid Trauma assessment. You will estimate the severity of the injuries, re-consider your transport decision, reconsider Advanced Life Support, consider the platinum 10 minutes and the Golden Hour, rapidly assess the patient from head to toe using DCAP-BTLS, obtain a baseline set of vital signs, and perform a SAMPLE history. |
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What is a focused history and physical exam for trauma?
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This is used for patients, with no significant mechanism of injury, that
and Physical have been determined to have no life-threatening injuries. This Exam – Trauma assessment would be used in place of your Rapid Trauma Assessment. You should focus on the patient’s chief complaint. An example of a patient requiring this assessment would be a patient who has sustained a fractured arm with no other injuries and no life threatening conditions. |
