Finding Out What’s Wrong. Scene Size-up Quick survey prior to providing care 1.) Scene safety 2.)Number of victims, Injury or illness © Ingram Publishing/age.

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Finding Out What’s Wrong

Scene Size-up Quick survey prior to providing care 1.) Scene safety 2.)Number of victims, Injury or illness © Ingram Publishing/age fotostock

Primary Check Responsiveness –Tap and shout. 1.) Breathing –Check at same time as responsiveness. –Look at chest and face. –Abnormal sounds? 2.) Bleeding

Positioning the Victim Unresponsiveness –Position on the back. Vomiting/secretions –Position on the side. Recovery position

Secondary Check (1 of 3) Physical check Look and feel for abnormalities. Use D-O-T-S: Deformity Open wounds Tenderness Swelling © Jonathan Noden-Wilkinson/ShutterStock, Inc.

Secondary Check (2 of 3) Gather information. Use SAMPLE: –Signs/Symptoms –Allergies –Medications –Past medical history –Last oral intake –Events leading to the injury or illness

Secondary Check (3 of 3) Medical information tags may identify allergies, medications, or medical conditions. © LiquidLibrary

What to Do Until EMS Arrives Recheck the victim’s condition. Record any changes in the victim’s condition. Report your findings and care to EMS when they arrive.