Scene/Primary/Secondary/Reassessment Flashcards
Components of scene size up
BSI Scene Safe MOI/NoI # of pts Additional resources
Components of primary assessment
General impression Assess LOC Assess airway Assess breathing Assess oxygenation Assess circulation Est. pt priorities
Components of secondary assessment
Physical exam
Baseline vitals
Obtain history
Components of reassessment
Repeat 1' assess Reassess, record vitals Repeat 2nd assess other complaints Check interventions Note trends in pt condition
Primary assessment > General impression parts
Pt age Pt sex Trauma/Medical C/O Immediate life threats
Primary assessment > Levels of consciousness
Alert
Verbal stimulus
Painful stimulus
Unresponsive
Primary assessment > Airway assessment
Open
Closed
Partial
Primary assessment > Breathing assessment
Look: Tidal volume + Rate
Listen + Feel: Air movement
Primary assessment > Oxygenation assessment
Hypoxia Hypoxemia Poor perfusion Heart failure Respiratory distress
Primary assessment > Circulation assessment
Pulse
Bleeding
Skin color, temp, condition
Capillary refill
Primary assessment > Pt priorities
Failed 1' assess Severe chest pain + 104°F fever S of gen. hypothermia Severe allergic reaction Poisoning, overdose
Secondary assessment > Sig Trauma Physical
Maintain stability ALS? Transport? Reassess mental status Rapid 2nd Assess Assess baseline Obtain history Transport
Secondary assessment > NonSig Trauma Physical
Mod. 2nd Assess
Assess baseline
Obtain history
Transport
Secondary assessment > Sig Medical Physical
Rapid 2nd Assess Assess baseline Position pt Obtain history Transport
Secondary assessment > NonSig Medical Physical
Assess complaints + SS Obtain history Modified 2nd Assess Assess baseline Transport decision
