1. 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)

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Practice Case #1

5. Practice case #2

6. 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)

7. Practice Case
MLB

8. Practice case
PBR

9. Practice case
Pole vault