General assessment outline Size up the scene (+PPE) Primary Assessment General impression LOC – gain consent ABC’s (vitals if needed) Secondary Assessment Chief complaint - What happened/ Where does it hurt / How did it happen? OPQRST History (SAMPLE) Physical Exam Vital signs – HR/RR, pulse ox Detailed Physical Exam Head-to-toe (trauma) DOTS Distal neurovascular status Management…more to come! Pulse oximeter (non-dominant middle finger)
Gaining consent You must— Identify yourself to the patient. State your level of training. Ask if you may help. Explain observations. Explain what is planned.
Lab - Role play Work in pairs Assume you are unfamiliar with your patient/athlete For this activity… All patients/athletes are alert and conscious, without head/neck trauma Patients/Athletes…provide feedback to your responder afterwards
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General assessment outline Size up the scene (+PPE) Primary Assessment General impression LOC – gain consent ABC’s (vitals if needed) Secondary Assessment Chief complaint - What happened/ Where does it hurt / How did it happen? OPQRST History (SAMPLE) Physical Exam Vital signs – HR/RR, pulse ox Detailed Physical Exam Head-to-toe (trauma) DOTS Distal neurovascular status Management…more to come! Pulse oximeter (non-dominant middle finger)
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