Patient Assessment
Patient assessment is the process an EMT or paramedic follows to evaluate an injured or ill patient. The process includes a scene size-up, which is the identification and mitigation of risks, a primary assessment to find and fix life threats and a secondary assessment to perform a focused history and physical exam of the patient. Each step is an opportunity to collect information that will guide treatment and inform a transport decision. In the EMS1 Patient Assessment topic find the latest news about patient assessment and top resources to improve your patient assessment skills.
Keep the following tips in mind when you encounter a patient who has had too much to drink
When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred
This advanced life support framework can help improve your trauma care
The judge ruled Aurora Paramedic Peter Cichuniec had to make a quick decision the night of the arrest as the highest-ranking paramedic at the scene
First responders used rescue surfboards to reach the family off Nukolii Beach in Wailua
Workers were pouring aluminum billet out of the forge into a mold when the explosion occurred
First responders in Apache Junction transported 10 patients to hospitals
A canned food item exploded in a food trailer at the fair in Hutchinson
Data from 600,000 stroke patients nationwide shows EMS providers were 20% less likely to give prehospital notification for Black patients
Invented by a 30-year firefighter/paramedic, the CPR board uses gravity to improve blood flow to the brain and heart
The Butterfly iQ+, EchoNous’ KOSMOS, and GE HealthCare’s Vscan Air will be on display for conference attendees
Identifying significant GI problems and providing initial care may help improve the chances of recovery for patients who experience true GI emergencies
Use these assessment tips and terms to localize pain and guide your treatment plan
You respond for a call for a 34-year-old that woke up with abdominal pain; did you get the diagnosis right?
Consider the potential diabetic diseases processes when assessing and managing any patient with altered mental status
Try these six tips to take some of the pressure off of getting a blood pressure
First responders in Saginaw arrived on the scene to find the truck and house on fire and the driver lying on the roof
Ventura County firefighters used Oxnard police robots during a technical rescue operation
From budget-friendly picks to the top-tier, find the right stethoscope for your needs
The St. Paul city attorney said an internal investigation was closed with no discipline
Steve Whitehead shows you how to use the device that simplifies those difficult breaks and dislocations
Learn about two of the most common NMBAs used in EMS and how each impact intubation decisions during advanced airway management
Exploring a new application for capnography in the prehospital setting
ETI has been the primary method to help patients breathe; however, in the last decade, there’s been a significant shift toward using SGA, especially for cardiac arrest patients
The lawsuit highlighted St. Paul medics reporting manifestations of Parkinson’s disease and obtaining a refusal from a patient who can’t read or speak English
Whether you’re looking for versatility, ergonomics or a budget option you can stash in your gear bag, we’ve got you covered
Sources said a tire on a plane exploded at the wheel and brake shop
Investigators called the incident at a Logansport home pool a “freak accident”
Anxiety and emotion can spiral into respiratory compromise that is self-reinforcing, frightening and an EMS-treatable emergency
