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EMT Scenario: M002 - Virginia Department of Health
www.vdh.virginia.govMay 11, 2012 · SCENE SIZE-UP Scene safety: Safe . Required BSI: Standard Precautions . NOI: Difficulty Breathing . Number of patients: 1 . PRIMARY ASSESSMENT. Gen. Impression: Middle aged male sitting on a lawn mower holding his chest in obvious distress. C/C: Shortness of breath, rapid heart rate . Age and sex: 38, male Life-threats: Airway swelling LOC: A&Ox3
Instructor’s Course Guide INSTRUCTOR’S LESSON PLANS
www.ncems.orgScene Size-Up Enhance the EMT's ability to evaluate a scene for potential hazards, determine by the number of patients if additional help is necessary, and evaluate mechanism of injury or nature of illness. This lesson draws on the knowledge of Lesson 1-2. Lesson 3 …
PATIENT ASSESSMENT - MEDICAL
www.nremt.orgSCENE SIZE-UP Determines the scene/situation is safe 1 Determines the mechanism of injury/nature of illness 1 Determines the number of patients 1 Requests additional help if necessary 1 Considers stabilization of spine 1 PRIMARY ASSESSMENT Verbalizes general impression of the patient 1 Determines responsiveness/level of consciousness 1