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17 Cards in this Set
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Scene Size Up Time |
To Scene, Weather, Road Conditions Time to nearest hospital and to appropriate facility |
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Scene Size Up Nature of Call, MOI/NOI |
Type of call Is it safe to go without help Consider C-Spine |
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Scene Size Up Additional Resources considerations |
Does the nature of call require police? Can I handle it in my scope of practice? Consider ALS &ILS Do you need help more than you and your partner. |
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Scene Size Up Scene Safety |
Windshield View Hostile people/animals Does the house seem safe to enter Request additional resources if needed |
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Scene Size Up PPE |
Gloves/Gown/ Eye Protection |
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Scene Size Up Determine # of Patients |
Done on scene arrival |
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Primary Assessment General Impression |
Surroundings Patient C Spine consideration Any major life threats |
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Primary Assessment Determining Responsiveness and LOC |
Is the patient tracking me? Attempt to talk to patient AVPU Give sternum rub if no response |
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Primary Assessment Airway |
Check if they are alert or responsive to verbal stimuli Listen for lung sounds If not responsive, open airway (head tilt chin lift/Jaw Thrust) Assess Gag Reflex in unresponsive patient. NPA if there is a present gag reflex OPA & NPA if there is no present gag reflex |
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Primary Assessment Breathing |
Assess Depth, Rate, Effort Assess Lung Sounds Determine amount of O2 and delivery device as appropriate |
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Primary Assessment Circulation |
Quickly assess for bleeding If responsive check radial pulse. If not present check brachial and carotid Assess rate, regularity, and strength- determine adequacy of circulation Check skin color, temp and conditions |
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Primary Assessment Transport Decision |
If patient is critical immediately transport at this time If a medical call: be sure to take someone who can give you a history |
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Secondary Assessment- Medical/Trauma Vital Signs |
AVPU Heart Rate Respiratory Rate Blood Pressure Skin Lung Sounds Blood Glucose Level (Always take when there is an altered mental status) Pulse Oximetry Temp (will be taken on patients who are cold, confused, hot, rashes, recent history of illness |
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Secondary Assessment-Medical/Trauma SAMPLE |
Signs & Symptoms Allergies Medications Past Medical History Last Oral Intake Events leading up to |
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Secondary Assessment-Medical/Trauma History of Present Illness |
OPQRSTU Onset Provocation Quality Radiation Severity Time Has this happened to YOU
Clarifying questions: questions that associate with the injury/illness |
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Secondary Assessment- Medical Reassessment |
Assess body parts/systems. Ask questions to pertaining system. En route obtain 2nd pair of vitals, re-evaluate interventions |
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Secondary Assessment- Trauma |
Hands on assessing for DCAPBTLS, head to toe palpate |
