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.
Show off the strength of your medical vocabulary with this 10-question quiz of medical terms every EMT should know
Learn how to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia from sinus tachycardia on ECGs by examining P wave visibility, heart rate, and rhythm regularity.
Memorization of acronyms does not necessarily translate to understanding; here’s a breakdown of what DCAP-BTLS means
The suit alleges a man died after paramedics failed to treat or transport him
Jamie Kennel and Scott Orr discuss a study that revealed disparate treatment of patients based on race
Learn how health information exchange is improving patient outcomes, increasing organizational efficiencies and recovering revenue as possible in the Pinnacle Webinar Series
Maintaining a safe environment during practical stations and psychomotor skill testing
A woman who identified herself as a Minneapolis firefighter told officers to check Floyd’s vital signs
Acadian Ambulance officials reported an 18% increase in patients refusing transport against the advice of medics
Delray Beach Fire Rescue purchased 150 test kits using $9,000 donated by community members
The tests can be self-administered at home and sent to a lab for processing
The New Orleans-based company Ready Responders have begun performing tests at homes in cities including New Orleans, New York, Las Vegas and Washington D.C.
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
Robert Murray Jr, NRP, MS, shares the components of a waveform and common capnography pitfalls
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
EMS providers may find themselves face to face with this new and highly infectious virus – here’s how to protect yourself and the patients you transport
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