primary assessment

BNAMES

BSI, number of patients, additional resources, MOI/NOI, extrication/ environment, spinal precautions

GRC

General impression, responsiveness, c/c

AVPU

alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive

ABCs

Airway, breathing, circulation

OCKV

open, clear, keep, vent

circulation signs

skin signs, heart rate, bleeding

OPQRST

onset, provocations, quality, region, severity, time

SAMPLE

signs/symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last oral intake, events leading up

primary assessment order

BNAMES-GRC-ABC

the 9 rights

right patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation, reason, response, education/refusal, drugs

S alive

C/c, clues, signs and symptoms, suspect, Tx

DCAP-BTLS

deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling

CAOx4

Person, place, time, event

general impression

age, sex, level of distress, skin color, ability to speak