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NREMT Patient Assessment / Management - Trauma
1. Step 1: BSI (1 point, critical)
2. Step 2: Scene Safe (1 point, critical)
3. Step 3: MOI / NOI (1 point)
4. Step 4: Number of patients (1 point)
5. Step 5: Additional Resources (1 point)
6. Step 6: Consider C-spine (1 point, critical)
7. Step 7: Verbalize General Impression (1 point)
8. Step 8: Responsiveness / Level of Consciousness (1 point)
A- alert V- responds to verbal P- responds to pain U- unresponsive
9. Step 9: Chief Complaint / Life Threats (1 point)
10. Step 10: Airway
- open & assess (1 point) 1 / 2
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- adjuncts as indicated (1 point)
11. Step 11: Breathing
-assess breathing: rate, rhythm, quality (1 point)
-asures adequate ventilation (1 point, critical) -initiates O2 therapy (1 point, critical) -manages injury that may compromise breathing (1 point)
12. Step 12: Circulation
-checks pulse: rate, rhythm, quality (1 point)
-assess skin: color, temp., condition (1 point)
-assess & control major bleeding (1 point)
-initiate shock treatment: position, O2, keep warm (1 point)
13. Step 13: Identify Priority & Make Transport Decision - based upon GCS
14. Step 14: Attempt SAMPLE History
S - signs & symptoms A - allergies M - medications, OTC, supplements P - pertinent medical history L - last oral intake & last menstrual cycle E - events
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