emt patient assessment

What’s the first thing you do when you arrive on scene

Appropriate PPE

#2?

Ask “Is the scene safe?”

What is SAMPLE

S-signs & symptoms A-allergies M- medication P- past pertinent medical history L- last oral intake E- events leading up to injury or illness

What is OPQRST

O- onset P- provocation Q- quality of pain R- radiation S- severity T- time

#3

Mechanism of injury/ illness

#4

Call for ALS if needed

#5

Does C-spine need stabilization

#6

Level of consciousness

#7

Chief complaint

#8

Is the airway open?

#9

Check breathing apply O2 if needed

#10

Circulation check pulse, skin condition, check for signs of shock

#11

Make transport decisions

#12

Get your vital ( BP, P, RR)

#13

SAMPLE

#14

If trauma check head to toe for any injuries

#15

Recheck injury/ illness

#16

Time to reassess pick how long you wait wisely 15,10, or 5 minutes