Scene Size Up
What do you do before Scene Size Up?
Takes or verbalizes appropriate PPE precautions
How do we determine the chief complaint
Ask the PT or bystanders you will get the answer even if they don't respond!
What does S stand for?
Severity = How bad does it hurt on a scale from 1 - 10
What does A stand for?
Allergies
Musculoskeletal affects
Bones and Muscles
If dispatch says someone fell we may want to consider?
Considers stabilization of the spine
What are life threats?
Unclear Airway, Unable to breath, Uncontrolled breeding.
What does O stand for?
Onset = What were you doing when this happened?
What does M stand for?
Medications
Neurological affects
The brain and nerves
How many steps are in Scene Size Up?
5
What does ABC stand for?
Airway Breathing Circulation
What does Q stand for?
Quality = What does it feel like?
What does P stand for?
Past pertinent history
Cardiovascular affects
The heart and body circulation
What is the most important step of Scene Size Up
Scene Safety!
What does AVPU stand for
Alert, Responsive to Verbal, Responsive to Physical, Unresponsive.
What does P stand for?
Provocation = Does anything make it better or worse?
What does L stand for?
Last oral intake
Pulmonary affects
The lungs, Airway and breathing
What does MOI mean?
mechanism of injury
How do we check for circulation?
Pulse, Cap refill, skin temp and condition.
What does R stand for?
Radiation = Does the pain move anywhere?
What does E stand for?
Events leading to present illness
Integumentary affects
The skin