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HOSA comp: EMT- trauma 2024/2025 graded A+
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HOSA comp: EMT- trauma 2024/2025 graded A+
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HOSA comp: EMT- trauma1 - ANSThe scene size-up
a. Determine the scene/situation is safe
b. Determine the mechanism of injury/nature of illness
c. Requests additional EMS assistance if necessary
d. Determine the number of patients
2 - ANSIf trauma suspected, verbalize "Spinal Immobilization performed at this time"
3 - ANSPrimary Survey/Resuscitation
a. Verbalize general impression of patient
b. Determine responsiveness/level of consciousness
c. Determine chief complaint/apparent life threats
4 - ANSAirway
a. Open and assess airway
b. Insert adjunct as indicated
5 - ANSBreathing
a. Assess breathing
b. Assure adequate ventilation
c. Initiates appropriate oxygen therapy
d. Manages any injury which may compromise breathing/ventilation
6 - ANSCirculation
a. Check pulse
b. Assess skin
c. Assess for and control major bleeding
d. Initiates shock management
7 - ANSIdentify patient priority and make treatment/transport decision
8 - ANSObtain baseline vital signs
9 - ANSPast medical history
a. Allergies
b. Medications
c. Past pertinent History
d. Last oral intake
e. Events leading to present illness
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