For the First Responder Quiz yourself until you get a 100% Patient Assessment For the First Responder Quiz yourself until you get a 100%
What are the 5 stages of Patient Assessment? Think SIFDO Answers in Next Slide
5 stages of Patient Assessment S - Scene Size-Up I - Initial Patient Assessment F- Focused History and Physical Exam D - Detailed Physical Exam O - Ongoing Assessment
What Are the Steps in Scene Size-Up ? Answers on next slide
Scene Size-Up Observe BSI Assure scene safety Determine MOI or NOI Determine number of patients Determine need for additional resources
What Are the Steps in Initial Assessment? Answers on next slide
Initial Assessment Form a general impression of patient Assess responsiveness (AVPU) Think ABC’s – check airway Check Breathing Check circulation including severe bleeding Determine chief complaint Identify priority patients. (Triage)
What are the steps in Focused History and Physical Exam? Answers on next slide
Focused History and Physical Exam Obtain (SAMPLE) history Check patients vitals (PRBELLS) Inspect for signs of injury
What are the steps in Detailed Physical Exam? Answers on next slide
Detailed Physical Exam Examine the patient from head to toe. (DCAP-BTLS)
What are the steps in Ongoing Assessment? Answers on next slide
Ongoing Assessment Repeat initial assessment Repeat physical exam as needed Check effectiveness of treatment Calm the patient Provide hand-off report
Acronym Review Commit the acronyms in the following slides to memory.
AVPU A- Alert V- Verbalizes P- Pain (Responds to pain stimuli) U- Unresponsive
SAMPLE S- Signs/Symptoms A- Allergies M- Medications P- Past History L- Last Oral Intake E- Events Leading to
PRBELLS P- Pulse R- Respiration B- Blood Pressure E- Eyes L- Lungs Sounds L- Level of Consciousness S- Skin
DCAP-BTLS D- Deformations C- Contusions A- Abrasions P- Punctures B- Burns T- Tenderness L- Lacerations S- Swelling