Emergency Final Flashcards
1
Q
OODA
A
- Observe
- Orient
- Decide
- ACT
2
Q
The Five Keys
A
- Size up Scene: safety, MOI, # of people
- Call
- Secure scene
- Identify Objectives
- Complete the next task
3
Q
Patient Assessment Sequence
A
- Scene Size-up
- Primary Assessment
- PE: identify non-life/threatening concerns
- PMH
- On-going Assessment
4
Q
Scene Size Up
A
- Scene Safety
- BSI
- Type of incident
- # of people
- MOI
- Additional resources
5
Q
Primary Assessment
A
1 Goal: is it life threatening
- 1st impression?
- Establish LOC
- ABC’s (Sx3)
- Chief Complaint
6
Q
AVPU
A
- Alert: person, place, time, event
- Verbal - reaction to verbal commands
- Pain: Clavicle, webspace, earlobe
- Unresponsive
7
Q
ABC’s and Sx3
A
- Airway, Breathing, Circulation
1. Severe Bleeding
2. Shock: rapid, but weak HR, drop in BP, pale, disoriented
3. Spinal Cord Injury
8
Q
Physical Exam
A
- S&S’s
- Vitals: Respiration Rate, Pulse, BP, Temp
- Head to Toe exam
- Cap refill, pupils, skin color
9
Q
Respiratory Rate
A
- 1 minute = 12-20 for normal
- Quality: shallow, deep, labored?
10
Q
Pulse Rate
A
- Normal PR = 60-90 resting
- Tachycardia = above 100bpm
- Bradycardia = below 60 bpm
- Bounding = Strong
- Thready = scarce
11
Q
Blood Pressure
A
-Sphygmomanometer and Stethoscope
-Systolic = 120-130 mmHg
-Diastolic = 60-80 mmHg
Pump 30mm past loss of pulse
12
Q
PEARL
A
- Pupils
- Equal
- And
- Reactive
- to Light
13
Q
Possible Spinal Injury: Extremities
A
- One at a time
- Encircle and Squeeze
- Pulse
- Motor
- Sensation
14
Q
Patient’s Medical History
A
- Age
- SAMPLE: Signs, Allergies, Meds, PMH, Last oral intake, Event
15
Q
On-Going Assessment
A
- Vitals every 15 mins
- Vitals every 5 mins if unstable
- Repeat physical exam as needed
- Monitor interventions: O2, Splints
