TRAUMA PATIENT ASSESSMENT

1. SCENE SURVEY

1.1. Is the scene SAFE?

1.2. Do I need HELP?

1.3. How many PATIENTS?

2. PRIMARY ASSESSMENT

2.1. Level of Conciousness (LOC)

2.2. ABCD

2.2.1. Airway

2.2.2. Breathing

2.2.3. Circulation

2.2.4. Deadly Wet Check

2.3. Mechanism of Injury?

3. SECONDARY ASSESSMENT

3.1. Head - to - Toe

3.1.1. DCAPBLS

3.1.1.1. Deformities

3.1.1.2. Contusions

3.1.1.3. Abraisions

3.1.1.4. Punctures/Penetrations

3.1.1.5. Burns

3.1.1.6. Lacerations

3.1.1.7. Swelling

3.1.2. TIC

3.1.2.1. Tenderness

3.1.2.2. Instability

3.1.2.3. Crepitus

3.2. ABC (every 5 min)

3.3. Vitals

3.3.1. Heart Rate

3.3.2. Breathing Rate

3.3.3. Skin Color / Condition

3.3.4. Pupils

3.3.5. Blood Glucose

3.3.6. Blood Pressure

3.3.7. Temperature