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Scene size-up
Determine:
- BSI
- Is the scene safe
- Mechanism of inury
- # of patients
- Request additional help (if necessary)
- Consider stabilzation of spine
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Initial Assessment
- Verbalize general impression
- Determine responsiveness / level of consciousness
- Determine chief complaint / apparent life threats
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S.A.M.P.L.E. history
- Signs & Symptoms
- Allergies
- Medications
- Past pertinent history
- Last oral taken
- Events leading to illness / injury
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OPQRST
- Onset
- Provokes
- Quality
- Radiates
- Severity
- Time
- (interventions)
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Ongoing assessment
- Repeat intial assessment
- Repeat vital signs
- Repeat focused assessment regarding patients complaint or injury
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Vital signs
- Pulse
- Respirations
- Skin color, temperature, condition
- Pupils
- Blood pressure
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AVPU
- Alert
- Verbal
- Response
- Unresponsive
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Normal pulse rate: Adults
60-100 beats per minute
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Pulse rate: 11 - 14 years old
60 - 105 beats per minute
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Pulse rate: 1 - 10 years old
80 - 120 beats per minute
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Pulse rate: infants (0-5 months)
90 - 140 beats per minute
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Pulse rate: newborns
120 - 160 beats per minute
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