Primary Survey Flashcards
1
Q
Global overview
A
Work of breathing - sound, tripoding, accessory muscle use
Circulation - cyanosis, mottling, pallor
Appearence - alertness, clammy, distress
2
Q
Danger
A
trip hazards
roads
weapons
3
Q
Response
A
AVPU - alert, eye tracking voice response, pain response, unresponsive
4
Q
Cat. Haemmorhage/ c spine
A
Visible bleeding
Internal haemmorhage
possible c spine damage
5
Q
Airways
A
Obstructions
if they are talking
6
Q
Breathing
A
12 -20 breaths per minute
depth of breathing
symmetry of chest rise
consider auscultation
7
Q
Circulation
A
60 - 100 bpm regular palpable pulse
cap refill 2 seconds
8
Q
Disability
A
GCS
PEARL
Blood glucose
Temperature
Consider FAST test
9
Q
Exposure
A
Expose injuries
Extricate to hospital
Consider system exam
10
Q
Critical/ Non-critical
A
Treat as necessary
Consider pre alert
Reassess as necessary
