Patient Assessment/Management-Trauma Flashcards
1
Take or verbalize appropriate PPE precautions
2
Determine the scene/situation is safe
3
Determine the mechanism of injury/nature of illness
4
Determine the number of patients
5
Request additional EMS assistance if necessary
6
Considers stabilization of the spine
7
Verbalize general impressions of the patient
8
Determine responsiveness/level of consciousness
9
Determine chief complaint/apparent life-threat
10
Airway
-opens & assess airway
-inserts adjust as indicated
11
Breathing
-assess breathing
-initiate appropriate oxygen therapy
-assures adequate ventilation
-manages any injury which may compromise breath/ventilation
12
Circulation
-check pulse
-assess skin
-assess for and control major bleeding if present
-Initiates shock management
13
Identifies patient priority & make treatment/transport decisions
14
Baseline vitals [BP, P, & Pulse rate]
15
Attempts to obtain SAMPLE history
