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Patient assessment

Ryan Brown. Patient assessment. Scene Size Up. BSI Is the scene safe ? Number of patients Request additional help if necessary Consider stabilization of spine. Primary Assessment. ABCDE’s Protect airway if patient is unconscious Administer oxygen if necessary

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Patient assessment

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  1. Ryan Brown Patient assessment

  2. Scene Size Up • BSI • Is the scene safe? • Number of patients • Request additional help if necessary • Consider stabilization of spine

  3. Primary Assessment • ABCDE’s • Protect airway if patient is unconscious • Administer oxygen if necessary • If patient does not have a pulse perform CPR and consider use of a Automated External Defibrillator (AED) • AVPU • DCAP-BTLS • Load and go or stay and play?

  4. History Taking • Could be en rout to the hospital or wherever the patient is located depending on the circumstances • SAMPLE • OPQRST

  5. Secondary Assessment • Vitals • Blood pressure • Pupils (PEARRL) • Blood Glucose (If paramedic is present) (80-120) -Rules out diabetes • Pulse rate (60BPM-100BPM)

  6. Reassessment • Depending on the patient, reassess their condition every 5-15 minutes

  7. Example of Patient Assessment • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTA6iul22Qc

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