Scene Survey
How a bystander may be helpful to you
They can help you get an AED/First Aid Kit, stabilize C-spine and other injuries, call for help, hold something in place (ab pad or gauze)
The main purpose of the primary survey in emergency care
To identify and manage life-threatening conditions
The acronyms in vitals
TOD LOC RPSS
What should you do if you find a minor injury
Note it down and move on with HTT
"signs" in signs and symptoms
what you can see
If a person nearby is being aggressive in a mall when you are trying to do first aid, what should you do?
Politely ask them to stop and call security if necessary
30 seconds max
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unconscious
How to ceck the pelvis
Squeeze in and up for stability
3 questions you could ask for P in SAMPLE
When was the last time you've been to the doctor's office or the hospital? What was it for? What were the results of the visit? Do you have any relevant medical conditions I should know about?
List 7 potential hazards you should watch out for during scene survey
Fire, Wire, Gas, Glass, Crowds, Cars, Animals, Chemicals, Spills, Bystanders, etc.
Regular qualities of circulation
Pink, Warm, Dry
Check for pulse here
Wrist or Neck (Carotid Artery)
Demonstrate.
You check these qualities at the joints during HTT
Mobility, Circulation, Sensation
3 questions you could ask for A in SAMPLE
Do you have any allergies? What allergies do you have? Do you take any medication for your allergies? Have you recently been in contact with any allergens? Do you have your allergy medication with you?
Name 6 things you have to do during scene survey
Take Charge, Assess Hazards/Ensure scene is safe, Attract bystanders, Determine history & mechanism of injury, Ask for consent and introduce self, Put on gloves, Assess responsiveness, Call ambulance
Three senses you can use to identify a casualty's breathing
Look, Listen, Feel
The regular breathing rate for adults
12-18 breaths per minute
Everything you should check for in the head
Forehead, skull (front and back), eyebrows, nose bridge, cheekbones, ears (fluids and battle scars), eyes (perl), mouth (broken teeth or musty apple/ nail polish remover smell), jaw
4 questions to ask for S in SAMPLE
Do you feel pain? How much does it hurt on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the worst pain you've ever felt? What would be a 10 for you? Does the pain radiate or is it localized (staying in one place)? What caused this pain to happen? What would make it worse?
How can responders protect themselves from biohazards during an emergency scene survey? (Gloves is an example of this)
Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Abnormal skin colour might indicate this
Potential problems with oxygenation or blood flow
The regular breathing rate for infants
30-50 breaths per minute
3 out of 4 qualities/things you should check for at the abdomen
Blood, Pain, Tenderness, Rigidity
5 questions you could ask for M in SAMPLE
Do you take any medications? What are they? Are they perscription or over the counter? How much do you take? How do you take it? What happens if you skip taking it? When do you take it? How often do you take it?