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.
A complete narrative in the patient care report that is reviewed and signed by the patient is your best protection against liability for the non-transport decision
OPQRST is an important part of patient assessment and the start of a conversation with the patient about their pain complaint
A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
Tips for staying positive and focused on the community during times of high stress
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
First responders discuss being in isolation, residual symptoms and questions about immunity after returning to the front lines
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About 200 tests will be administered for free each day in the parking lot of the stadium
The city has entered into an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to receive 5,000 kits that can produce results within 15 minutes
EMS providers across the state are being trained to administer the tests
The testing site at the city fire station is open to anyone and can provide same-day or next-day results
Communication, PPE and decontamination strategies highlighted the 4th FirstWatch and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada COVID-19 webinar
A review of the most important information for fire and EMS leaders as they develop plans to treat patients and protect personnel
Use these tips to get an accurate oral temperature on patients with infection, COVID-19, influenza, hypothermia or hyperthermia
The FDNY cleared out 15 apartments due to the carbon monoxide leak that sickened 11 people
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A Dallas Fire-Rescue crew responded to a medical call about one patient when others at the shelter began saying they felt sick
The family of homicide victim Frank Navaroli III said there was a delay in recognizing and treating the 27-year-old’s gunshot wound
EMS officials said carbon monoxide exposure could not be ruled out in the deaths of two infants at a public housing complex
Coordinated efforts between fire, EMS, CareFlight and hospital physicians made it possible for Paul Rizzo to continue living his life to the fullest
Regardless of the stroke score or scale that you utilize, what’s most important is having a strong foundation to rely on for stroke assessment and care
Rapid restoration of blood flow is the most critical determiner of functional brain survival
In the coming years, EMS will be engaged in even more efforts to triage patients in the field to route them to the most appropriate hospitals
From mumps and measles, to the plague and Ebola, it is critical EMS is aware of the outbreaks, syndromes and conditions on the radar of public health
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the importance of searching for a medical alert bracelet or tattoo when doing an initial patient assessment
A complaint filed last week says Crystle Galloway died “because of the negligence of four paramedics who failed to properly treat her”
Dr. Eric Topol, a world-renowned cardiologist, considers the stethoscope obsolete, nothing more than a pair of “rubber tubes”
Colerain Township Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services created an all-hands-on-deck approach to help people with substance use disorders
EMS training gaps in lifting practices, medical measuring and monitoring, and providing compassionate care put patients and providers at risk
Being thoughtful is the key to success in EMS training, providing compassionate care and setting priorities
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the challenges that come with assisting bariatric patients, including logistics, equipment needs and provider attitudes
We’ve all heard about getting ‘back to the basic,’ but sometimes paramedics need to make sure they get back to the advanced, as well
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