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EMT - Medical Evaluation
Medical Evaluation Sheet.
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
02/26/2013

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Term
BSI Scene size up
Definition

1. BSI.

2. Determine the scene, situation is safe.

3. Determine the mechanism of injury/nature of illness.

4. Determine the number of patients.

5. Request additional EMS If necessary.

6. Consider stabilization of spine.

Term
Primary Survey/Resuscitation
Definition

1. Verbalize general impression of the patient.

2. Determine responsiveness/level of consciousness (AVPU)

3. Determine chief complaint/apparent life threats.

ABCD

Term
History Taking
Definition

1. History of the present illness (OPQRST),

2. Past Medical History (MAPLE)

Term
Second Assessment
Definition

1.Assess affected body part/system,

2. Vital Signs(Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiratory[Rate, Quality])

3. State field impression of patient,

4. Intervention (verbelized proper interventions/trteatments)

5. Reassessment Demonstrates how and when to reassess the patient to determine changes in condition

6. Provide verbal report to arriving EMS

Term
Maple
Definition

Medication

Allergies

Past Pertinent history

Last oral intake

Events leading to present illness.

Term
OPQRST
Definition

Onset

Provocation

Quality

Radiation/Rate

Severity

Time

Term
AVPU
Definition
Audible Stimulus (What is your name, where are you, what time is it, what is happening now?)
Visual Stimulus
Pain
Unconscious
Term
ABCD
Definition
Airway & Breathing
1 Assessment
2. Assures adequate ventilations
3 Initiates appropriate oxygen therapy
Circulation
1. Assess/Controls major bleeding
2. Assesses skin (skin color, temperature or condition]
3 Check Pulse.
Decision
1. Treat or Transport
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