Primary Survey & Resuscitation

Question 1

What are the components of history taking in the primary survey?

Answer 1

1. get relevant history from the patient
2. relevant history gathered in relation to the incident
3. Uses patient/medication history to inform management decisions

Question 2

What are the components of airway management in the primary survey?

Answer 2

1. initial visual inspection (if needed)
2. appropriate use of laryngoscopy
3. appropriate devices and or techniques selected
4. demonstrates appropriate placement
5. appropriate checking of the device, confirm placement
6. Device secured and patency monitored

Question 3

What are the components of ventilation and oxygenation in the primary survey?

Answer 3

1. assessment of respiratory function performed
2. supported (incl. oxygen) as appropriate and to clinical need
3. ventilation volume and rate appropriate
4. cessation of airway toiletry device (sunction?)

Question 4

What are the components of circulation in the primary survey?

Answer 4

1. controls all life threatening haemorrhage

2. monitors perfusion status of patient (skin, blood pressure, LOC, radial, femoral, brachial, carotid pulse)

Question 5

What are the components of resuscitation and DCCS in the primary survey?

Answer 5

1. identify cardiac arrest in a timely manner
2. 1st shock within 90 secs of identify cardiac arrest
3. performs and ensures adequate and continuous ECC
4. Repeats DCCS (PRN)

Question 6

What are the components of DISABILITY in the primary survey?

Answer 6

1. identify LOC with AVPU

Question 7

What are the components of EXPOSURE in the primary survey?

Answer 7

1. manage environment
2. appropriate to allow adequate patient assessment
3. appropriate manage patients temperature