Scene Survey + Acronyms
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive
In AVPU, what does it mean to be Verbal?
Responds to verbal stimuli
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medication, Past Medical History, Last oral intake, Events prior
After what assessment step do you give oxygen?
End of primary assessment
When is SAMPLE used?
During the Secondary Assessment
Rate, rhythm, depth, smell
What is the purpose of the secondary assessment?
Gather more information, catch anything missed in Primary, and treat injuries
Do not start using oxygen if the tank is below ____PSI
1000
What is the purpose of the scene survey?
To determine if the scene is safe and prepare for response
When assessing circulation what are you assessing?
Rhythm, strength, equal on carotid and radial, skin colour, moisture and temperature
When do you use OPQRST?
To obtain information about pain the patient is experiencing
When do you use oxygen?
Breathing above 24 or below 8 or irregular breathing
What does EMCCCCAP stand for?
Environment, Mechanism of Injury, Count casualties, Call out to bystanders, Caution C-spine, Consent, Additional Resources, PPE
What are you looking for during the Rapid Body Survey?
Internal/External bleeds, Deformities, Medic Alerts
What is the difference between Onset and Time in OPQRST?
Onset = how quickly the pain started
Time = time since onset/time of injury
What are the flow rates for a partial non-rebreather and a nasal cannula?
Partial non-rebreather = 10-15L/min
Nasal Cannula = Less than 6 L/min (typically 1-4)
What does OPQRST stand for?
Onset, Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Time
What is the purpose of the primary assessment?
Determine chief complaint, condition of casualty, life-threatening injuries, and transport decision as well as perform critical interventions
False - ask for all pains separately
Describe the steps to setting up the oxygen tank
1. Crack the tank
2. place regulator on
3. Turn valve to open tank
4. connect oxygen tubing
5. set to correct flow