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Card 01
Takes or verbalize appropriate BSI precautions |
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Definition
| I will take appropriate BSI precautions. |
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Card 02
*Assess Scene Safety |
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Definition
| I will determine if the scene is safe. |
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Card 03
Determine mechanism of injury / nature of illness
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Definition
| I will determine determine mechanism of injury or nature of illness by obeservation. |
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Card 04
Determine number of patients
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Definition
| I will determine the number of patients. |
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Card 05
Assess need for additional resources
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Definition
| I will determine the need for additional help. |
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Card 06
*Take cervical spine precautions as neccessary
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Definition
| I will take/direct appropriate c-spine precautions. |
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT :: 1 of 10
Verbalize General Impression |
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Definition
I observe an approximately___year old male/female patient who appears to be in mild/moderate/severe distress (determine one and state it). |
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT :: 2 of 10
Determine responsiveness/level of consciousness
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Definition
"Hello, my name is _________ and I am an EMT. I am going to take care of you. What is your name? How old are you? Do you know what happened?
I will determine the A&O status of my patient and state it. |
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT :: 3 of 10
Determine Chief Complaint
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Definition
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT :: 4 of 10
Assess airway and manage as appropriate
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Definition
| I will assess the airway for patency and provide BLS maneuver/adjunct as appropriate. |
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT :: 5 of 10
Asses breathing
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Definition
I will assess breathing for adequate rate & tidal volume, labored or unlabored. I will ausculate lung sounds bilaterally. |
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT :: 6 of 10
*Initiate appropriate oxygen therapy
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Definition
I will initiate oxygen therapy if appropriate (specify device and proper flow rate). |
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT :: 7 of 10
*Assess Circulation
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Definition
I will assess for the presence of a pulse (approximate rate, strength, and rhythm). |
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT :: 8 of 10
*Assess and control severe bleeding
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Definition
I will assess for and control severe bleeding (roll patient if appropriate). |
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT :: 9 of 10
*Assess Skin Signs
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Definition
I am assessing the skin for color, temperature, and moisture. |
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PRIMARY ASSESSMENT :: 10 of 10
*State Priority of Patient for Transport
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Definition
At this time I have determinned the patient is low or high priority (select one). If high, I will package the patient as appropriate and initiate immediate transport. |
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