Trauma Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
S A M P L E
A
Signs and Symptoms Allergies Medications Provokes Last oral intake Events leading up to
2
Q
DCAP-BTLS
A
Deformities Contusions Abrasions Penetrations Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling
3
Q
O P Q R S T
A
Onset Provokes Quality Region/Radiation Severity Timing
5
Q
Scene Size-up
5 steps
A
Scene is safe Mechanism of Injury Number of patients Additional help if necessary Consider/ Delegate C-spine
6
Q
Primary Assesment
7 steps
A
- Into/ Patient Consent
- General Impression (age, sex, race)
- Determine Chief complaint/ life threats
- Determine LOC (AVPU)
- Assess Airway/Circulation (O2- 15L/min)
- Rapid Scan
- Identify priority patient make trasport decision
7
Q
History Taking
2 Steps
A
Obtain SAMPLE
Reassess transport
8
Q
Secondary (Detailed) Assessment
A
Baseline Vitals ( BP, P, R, Pupils) Assess (DCAP-BTLS) Head Neck Chest Abdomen/Pelvis Extremities Posterior
9
Q
Reassessment
A
Repeat Primary
Baseline Vitals
Treat changes
9
Q
Trauma Assessment Steps
A
BSI
Scene Size-up
Primary Assessment
History Taking
Secondary Assessment
Reassessment
