Trauma Assessment Flashcards
Step 1 ALWAYS
BSI/scene safe
SCENE SIZE-UP
Mechanism of injury/illness
How many patients
Request additional ALS
Consider c-spine
Primary Survey/Resusitation
Initial Impression of the patient
Check responsiveness/consciousness
Determine Chief Complaint
Airway
open and assess airway
insert adjunct as indicated (OPA NPA)
Breathing
Assess Breathing
Assures adequate ventilation
Initiate appropriate oxygen therapy (NRB 15 L/M)
Manages any injury compromising breathing/ventilation
Circulation
Checks Pulse
Asses skin color, temp, condition
control major bleeding
initiate shock treatment
Directly After ABCs
Identify patient priority
Load and go
stay and play
History Taking
Base line vitals (BP, Pulse, Resp)
SAMPLE
SAMPLE
Signs and symptoms allergies medications pertinent medical history last oral intake events leading up to trauma
Secondary Assessment
Head Neck Chest Abdomen 4 quadrants Pelvis Lower Extremities Upper Extremities Posterior Thorax/buttocks
Head Assessment
Inspects/palpates scalp and ears
Assess eyes
Inspects mouth, nose, and facial area
Neck Assessment
Trachea Deviation
Checks for Jugular Vein Distention (JVD)
Palpates Cervical Spine
Chest Assessment
Exposes and Inspects Chest
Palpates Exposed Chest
Auscultates Chest
Abdomen/Pelvis Assessment
Inspects and palpates 4 quadrants of exposed abdomen
Assess pelvis
Verbalizes assessment of genitalia
Lower Extremities Assessment
Inspects, palpates, and assess motor, sensory, and distal circulatory functions
Exposes
