EMT-B Patient Assessment

Scene Size-up

BSI
Scene Safety
Mech. of Injury/Nature of Illness
# of PTs
Additional Resources
C-Spine Immoblization

Initial Assessment

General Impression
Mental Status
Airway (A)
Breathing (B)
Circulation (C)
Priority Transport Decisions

Trauma PT
Focused History/Physical Exam
Significant Mech. of Injury

Rapid Trauma Assessment
Baseline Vital Signs
SAMPLE History
Reevaluate Transport Decision

Trauma PT
Focused History/Physical Exam
NO Significant Mech. of Injury

Focused Trauma Assessment based on Chief Complaint
Baseline Vital Signs
SAMPLE History
Reevaluate Transport Decision

Medical PT
Responsive

History of Illness
SAMPLE History
Focused Medical Assessment based on Chief Complaint
Baseline Vital Signs
Reevaluate Transport Decision

Medical PT
Unresponsive

Rapid Medical Assessment
Baseline Vital Signs
SAMPLE History
Reevaluate Transport Decision

Detailed Physical Exam

Perform the Detailed Physical Exam
Reassess Vital Signs

Ongoing Assessment

Repeat the Initial Assessment
Reassess & Record Vital Signs
Repeat the Focused Assessment
Check Interventions