Patient Assessment Flashcards
What does SCABCDE stand for?
Scene
Catastrophic Haemorrhage
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure and Evacuation
What is a primary survey?
Initial survey to be undertaken to rapidly identify patients with actual or potential time critical injuries.
What is a secondary survey?
A more thorough ‘head to toe’ assessment to be carried out following the primary survey.
What are the priorities during a catastrophic haemorrhage?
Bleeding that is likely to cause death within minutes if not dealt with.
Dressings and direct pressure.
Indirect pressure
Tourniquet
Haemostatic dressing.
What are you checking for when assessing a patients airway?
Obstructions:
Teeth, vomit, foreign objects
Noisy airflow:
snoring, gurgling or no airflow
What are the normal and goal post breathing rates?
Normal: 12 - 18
Goal posts: 10-30
What is the ideal SP02 level
94 - 98%
How would you assess circulation
Assess pulse and compare it to the pulse oximeter reading.
Cap refill time
What are the normal and goal post heart rates?
Normal: 60 - 80
Goal posts: 40 - 120
A heart rate of >120 could suggest what?
Shock
What are the 4 in ‘blood on the floor and 4 more’?
Chest
Abdomen
Pelvis
Long bones
What should be done during the check of disabilities
Pupil size, equal and responsive to light
AVPU (to be done at the start of the initial assessment)
Medical conditions
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last meal
Events before the emergency
What are we doing during the expose and evacuation stage of SCABCDE?
Ensuring the patient does not suffer from exposure to cold/wet conditions.
Preparing for evacuation
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert
Voice
Pain
Unresponsive
