Primary survey Flashcards
1
Q
What is the rule of doing a primary survey?
A
ABC - No more than 60 seconds!
2
Q
What does A stand for?
A
Airway
3
Q
What does B stand for?
A
Is the patient making useful breathing efforts
4
Q
Name a non-useful breathing effort
A
Agonal gasping
5
Q
What does C stand for?
A
Circulation!
6
Q
What should you do when assessing circulation (primary)?
A
Palpate for pulses
7
Q
If no pulse is felt, where should you auscultate?
A
The apex beat at the costochondral junction, 4/5th intercostal space
