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Scene size-up
Determine:
BSI
Is the scene safe
Mechanism of inury
# of patients
Request additional help (if necessary)
Consider stabilzation of spine
Initial Assessment
Verbalize general impression
Determine responsiveness / level of consciousness
Determine chief complaint / apparent life threats
S.A.M.P.L.E. history
Signs & Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past pertinent history
Last oral taken
Events leading to illness / injury
OPQRST
Onset
Provokes
Quality
Radiates
Severity
Time
(interventions)
Ongoing assessment
Repeat intial assessment
Repeat vital signs
Repeat focused assessment regarding patients complaint or injury
Vital signs
Pulse
Respirations
Skin color, temperature, condition
Pupils
Blood pressure
AVPU
Alert
Verbal
Response
Unresponsive
Normal pulse rate: Adults
60-100 beats per minute
Pulse rate: 11 - 14 years old
60 - 105 beats per minute
Pulse rate: 1 - 10 years old
80 - 120 beats per minute
Pulse rate: infants (0-5 months)
90 - 140 beats per minute
Pulse rate: newborns
120 - 160 beats per minute
Author
readyreg29
ID
44262
Card Set
Patient Assessment
Description
Medical
Updated
2010-10-23T02:33:59Z
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