EMT Head to Toe

What are signs of instability in the chest?

Crepitus and tenderness.

What is evaluated in the assessment of the upper extremities?

Humerus, elbow, radius, ulna, fingers.

What is the significance of 'CSF' found during skull examination?

Indicates possible cerebrospinal fluid leakage associated with head trauma.

What should be assessed for the lumbar spine during a back examination?

Incontinence.

1. DCAPBTLSIC

1. Deformities

2. Contorsions

3. Abrasions

4. Protrusions

5. Burns

6. Tenderness

7. Lacerations

8. Swelling

9. Instability

10. Crepitus

Skull

check for blood at

1. frontal

2. parietal

3. occipital

4. temporal

Inner ears

pen light : CSF , Blood

Behind ears

battle signs : skull fracture from serious head injury

Eyes

pen light for PERRL

1. Pupils Equal, Round, Respond to Light

Facial Bones

1. orbital

2. zygomatic

3. maxillae

4. mandible

5. mastoid

Neck

1. Trachea Deviation : trachea is out of alignment

2. JVD : jugular vein distention is when the neck veins bulge

clavicle

palpate

chest

1. Tenderness

2. Instability

3. Crepitus

Lungs

lung sounds

Abdomen

palpate for TRD : tenderness, rigidity, distention

Hips

1. open and close the book

2. gentleman’s sweep

lower extremities

CSM

femur, patella, fibula, tibia

feet

CSM : circulation, sensory, motor function

upper extremities

humerus, elbow, radial ulma, fingers CSM

back

incontinence, bed sores