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.
Explore how alpha and beta receptors within the autonomic nervous system regulate vital involuntary functions and respond to stressors
Diabetic ketoacidosis calls are rising — are your skills ready for the spike?
Drs. Christine Carico and Matt Levy reveal why lifesaving blood transfusions remain rare in EMS care — and what needs to change to save more lives
The trooper, who was stationed near the end zone, was struck by a Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver as he landed out of bounds while attempting to catch a Hail Mary pass
A panel of trauma experts calls for the urgent need to make EMS access to blood products available to all trauma patients
From trauma to GI bleeds, New Orleans EMS transforms patient outcomes with groundbreaking pre-hospital blood administration
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
One person is dead after a boat exploded while being fueled at a Broward County marina
The critical thinking behind every EMS call
A KSHB-TV reporter was grazed in the arm by flyaway metal
Don’t ignore one of the best things we can do for a patient
Howard County Fire and Rescue personnel transported patients to several hospitals after an isolated food poisoning incident in Jessup
A worker in Bridgeport became trapped when a brick wall collapsed on him
The Los Angeles Unified School District released a statement saying “a group of students may have consumed a banned substance”
Technical rescue work in Baltimore County saved a seriously injured man who had fallen into a well
Steve Whitehead shares some important evaluation signs
The lawsuit claims Gilbert EMS personnel minimized the patient’s blood pressure readings of 207/102 and 209/102, along with other complaints
The city’s EMS system has saved one life saved for every 3 days of the program, showing promising results
Metro Nashville Police said two groups exchanged gunfire near the Tennessee State University campus
A case in New Mexico highlights the importance of thorough assessments after paramedics deemed a patient’s self-inflicted gunshot wound unsurvivable
Four workers were injured during an ammonia gas leak at a Baton Rouge chemical plant
You are on scene with a patient who is complaining of weakness. The vital signs your partner has given you are not very detailed. What are some ways to improve on those findings?
What are the most important things to remember when treating a patient with a history of diabetes?
You are on scene with a patient who has suffered significant facial trauma; what are some strategies to improve your ability to manage their airway?
You are on scene with a patient who has multi-system trauma; what tips can improve your physical exam of this patient?
You are on scene with a patient who is experiencing chest pain; what if the cause isn’t cardiac?
Use the ePCR to showcase your skills, knowledge and professionalism
This phrase has an amazing ability to get people in the middle of an angry rant to stop, listen, and reframe their argument
The complaint alleges that Santa Fe paramedics “stated that Mr. Tapia was obviously dead and would not be transported”
In patients with UGI tract hemorrhage, initiate early transport and, if the patient needs to be supine, use a lateral position to decrease the risk of aspiration
Body-worn camera video shows officers holding Rhyker Earl down while EMTs administered sedatives
All EMS providers can still learn something about patient care and pain management from their mother
From basic models to high-tech solutions, these pulse oximeters offer quick and reliable readings without breaking the bank
