Trauma Patient Assessment
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Scene Size-Up
Determines the scene/situation is safe
Determines the mechanism of injury/nature of illness
Determines the number of patients
Requests additional help if necessary
Considers stabilization of spine
Primary Survey and Resuscitation
Verbalizes general impression of the patient
Determines responsiveness/level of consciousness
Determines chief complaint/apparent life-threats
Opens and assesses airway
Inserts adjunct as indicated
Assesses breathing
Assures adequate ventilation
Initiates appropriate oxygen therapy
Manages any injury which may compromise breathing or ventilation
Checks pulse
Assesses skin color, temperature, or condition
Assesses for and controls major bleeding if present
Initiates shock management
Identifies priority patients and makes transport decision based upon calculated GCS
History Taking
Obtains, or directs assistant to obtain, baseline vital signs
Attempts to obtain SAMPLE history
Secondary Assessment
Inspects mouth, nose and assesses facial area
Inspects and palpates scalp and ears
Assesses eyes for PERRL
Checks position of trachea
Checks jugular veins
Palpates cervical spine
Inspects chest
Palpates chest
Auscultates chest
Inspects and palpates abdomen
Assesses pelvis
Verbalizes assessment of genitalia and perineum as needed
Inspects, palpates, and assesses motor, sensory, and distal circulatory functions in both legs
Inspects, palpates, and assesses motor, sensory, and distal circulatory functions in both arms
Inspects and palpates posterior thorax
Inspects and palpates lumbar and buttocks area
Manages secondary injuries and wounds appropriately
Reassesses patient
Critical Criteria
Failure to initiate or call for transport of the patient within 10 minute time limit
Failure to take or verbalize appropriate PPE precautions
Failure to determine scene safety
Failure to assess for and provide spinal protection when indicated
Failure to voice and ultimately provide high concentration of oxygen
Failure to assess/provide adequate ventilation
Failure to find or appropriately manage problems associated with airway, breathing, hemorrhage or shock
Failure to differentiate patient’s need for immediate transportation versus continued assessment/treatment at the scene
Does other detailed history or physical exam before assessing/treating threats to airway, breathing, and circulation
Failure to manage the patient as a competent EMT
Exhibits unacceptable affect with patient or other personnel
Uses or orders a dangerous or inappropriate intervention
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