Trauma
X-Exsanguination-____ ____ ____?
any life threats?
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs/symptoms, allergies, medications, past history, last oral and event
When the patient appears lifeless.
Is the airway _____ and ____?
Open and clear
If your patient has no pulse, what do you do?
Start compressions
What do you need to consider on your trauma patient's in your scene size up?
Spinal precautions
What does OPQRST stand for?
onset, provokes, quality, radiation/region, severity and time
What does LOC mean?
Level of Consciousness
_____ as necessary.
Suction
What are the two things you do for the airway if they are lifeless?
Open airway and insert adjunct
What does DCAP-BTLS-IC stand for?
deformity, contusions, abrasions, punctures/penetrating, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling, instability and crepitus
What does PASTE stand for?
Progression, Associated chest pain, sputum, tiredness/trauma, exertional dsypnea
Alert, verbal, painful and unresponsive
What can you place in the airway to help it stay open?
Adjunct
What do you use to ventilate?
Bag-value-mask
What do you need to check on the mouth in your detailed physical exam?
teeth intact, obstructions, burns, odors and swollen tongue
What does AEIOU-TIPS stand for?
Alcohol, epilepsy, insulin, overdose, uremia, trauma, infection, psychiatric and stroke
What is the Chief complaint?
The reason the patient called 911 today, their main reason for wanting to be seen.
What are the two things you assess for respirations?
Rate and Quality
What should you check on an unresponsive patient?
Pulse
What are the 10 vital signs/monitor do you need to complete?
BP, RR, HR, Temp, SpO2, GCS, Pupils, Blood Glucose, ETC02, EKG
What does SLUDGEM stand for?
Salivation, Lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI distress, emesis and miosis
What are the 6 things under general impression? HINT:EGWACA
Environment, gender, work of breathing, age, circulation to skin and appearance
What are three things you assess on the patient's skin?
Color, temp and condition
What do you need to provide to the patient with ventilating?
Oxygen