Scene Size Up
What is the first thing in scene size up?
Determine the scene/situation is safe.
What is the first thing in the primary survey?
Verbalizes the general impression of the patient
What does the O stand for?
Onset
What is the S?
Signs and symptoms
Define hypotension
Systolic BP <90 mmHg
What is the second thing in scene size up?
Determine the mechanism of injury/nature of illness
What is the second thing in the primary assessment?
Determine responsiveness/level of consciousness (AVPU)
What is the P?
Provocation/Palliation
What is A?
Allergies
Define Tachynea
Respiratory rate greater than 20
What is the third thing in scene size up?
Determine the number of patients
What is the third thing in the primary survey?
Determines the chief complaint
What is the Q?
Quality
What is the M?
Medication
Define Bradypnea
Respiratory lower than 12
What is the fourth thing in scene size up?
Request additional EMS
What is the fourth thing in the primary survey?
Assess airway and breathing
What is the R?
Radiation
What is the P?
Past medical history
Define Bradycardia
Heart rate lower than 60
What is the fifth thing in scene size up?
Consider stabilization of the spine.
What is the fifth thing in the primary survey?
Assess circulation
What is S and the T?
Severity and Time
What is the L and E?
Last oral input and Events leading to CC
Define Tachycardia
Heart rate greater than 100