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Note: Further urgent assessment required.
Ask the patient to smile and/or show teeth. Does the patient have;
Lift the patient's arms together to 90 degrees if sitting or 45 degrees if supine and ask the patient to hold the position for 5 seconds. Does the patient have;
If the patient attempts a conversation; check with patient companion (if available
Note: If the answer to any of these questions is YES, call '000' immediately. Try not to move the patient and keep the patient under constant observation.
Action: 50% of the answer given in the first 8 hrs & the second 50% given over the next 16 hrs. Ensure to cool the burn for 20 min (including cooling time before arrival) and warm the patient.
Note: Medic, patient and bystander safety is of high priority. Always assess the scene for any dangers e.g. location, weapons or violent behaviour. Call 000 and obtain Police and/or AV support early if required.
Note: Never discharge home if any red flags exist. Consider early '000'.
Action 1
Call 000 immediately if any of the following present
Action
If YES to any of these, 000 must be called and spinal management as appropriate
Trauma Note:
For trauma events, ensure you assess using the 'whole-body' approach.
A traumatic event should be viewed as a traumatic event to all body systems
Neck assessment is to be completed separately, in the following section.
Note: If the answer is YES, call '000' immediately.
Note: If any abnormalities are present, proceed to a spinal management procedure. Do not move the patient and call '000'.
If administrating Medication you MUST click YES and complete 2 sets of vitals signs!
Note: Formal obs are mandatory.
Note: Ensure that any medications provided are checked by a witness and documented.
Note: Contact details are required when entering a witness name. Please ensure they are aware that they may be contacted for information about this incident.
Contemporaneous Notes:
They can ONLY be written in this section, and you MUST record a date and time. Once ePCR submitted it can not be edited.
Prior to submission, ensure your PCR is airtight. Remember, this is a legal document.
OLD If 'YES' to any: OTTAWA can not be ruled out. Ankle X-Ray is recommended.
If 'NO' to all: OTTAWA can be ruled out. Further medical attention may be required if symptoms persist or worsen.
Action Danger 1
Move to safe distance and reasses. Call '000'