Summary NREMT Trauma Assessment (2023 / 2024) (Verified)
Takes or verbalizes appropriate PPE precautions
BSI (Gloves, Mask etc.)
Determines the scene/situation is safe
Scene safe?
Determines the mechanism of injury/nature of illness
States mechanism of injury
Determines the number of patie...
Summary NREMT Trauma Assessment ()
(Verified)
Takes or verbalizes appropriate PPE precautions
BSI (Gloves, Mask etc.)
Determines the scene/situation is safe
Scene safe?
Determines the mechanism of injury/nature of illness
States mechanism of injury
Determines the number of patients
How many patients are there?
Requests additional EMS assistance if necessary
EMS assistance needed?
Introduction
Hello my name is __________ I'm an EMT/EMR were here to help you? Can we help
you?
Consideration stabilization of the spine
Consider Manual C-Spine Application Here
Verbalize general impression of the patient
*Verbalize GE of patient - What do you see?
Determines responsiveness/level of consciousness
What's your name?, Where are you right now?, What day is it?, Tell me what happened.
AVPU
Alert and Oriented X 1-4, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
Determines chief complaint/apparent life-threats
Ask patient why did you call me here today? What is/are the Chief Complaint or
Apparent life-threats
Airway
Opens and assesses airway, Inserts adjunct as indicated, Suction Needed?
Breathing
Assess Breathing, assures adequate ventilation, *OXYGEN THERAPY (High Flow Non-
Rebreather at least 10 LPM), manages injuries that compromise breathing/ventilation
Circulation
Checks pulse Rate and Quality, Assess skin - color temp, condition, Assess and control
major bleeds, initiate shock management (positions-patient)
Identifies patient priority and makes treatment/transport decision (based on GCS)
High priority patient (load and go)
Obtains baseline vital signs
BP, Respiration (Rate & Quality), Heart rate (Rate and quality), Skin (Color, Temp &
Condition) Pupils (PERL) SPO2 (Oxygen Saturation)
Attempts to obtain SAMPLE history
Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake,
Events
Signs and Symptoms
Have you had any other symptoms?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ACADEMICAIDSTORE. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
