Midterm Flashcards
ABC
Airway. Breathing. Circulation
Sequence of events after injury occurs on field
Scene size up Type of incident Primary assessment Physical exam Patients medical history On going assessment Hand off report
AVPU
Alert. Verbal. Pain. Unresponsive
SX3
Severe bleeding. Shock. Spinal cord injury
What is a sign?
Something you can see
What is a symptom?
Something they have to tell you
Vital signs
Respiration rate
Pulse
BP
temperature
Normal pulse rate
60-90
Tachycardia
Pulse hits 100
Bradycardia
Anything below 60 BPM (become symptomatic at 50)
Blood pressure equipment
Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope
Systolic
Pressure when the heart contracts
Diastolic
Rebound/ relaxing pressure
Tympanic body temp
Go down half to a full degree
Rectal body temp
Go up half to full degree
PEARL
Pupils Equal And Reactive to Light
Jugular vein distension
Heart or vascular issue is occurring
Paradoxical motion
One side of chest only expanding
PMS (for extremity testing)
Pulse. Motor. Sensation
Take vitals every _____ minutes
15