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 pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills
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A Long Beach Fire Department captain said speed was a factor in the Alamitos Bay crash
Circle the City introduced its IV rehydration program as a way to protect homeless people in Arizona as temperatures soar
Sizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds pose risks for surface burns as air temperatures soar
The man “ignited a large firework device” and put the lit firework on his head, leaving him with “massive head injuries,” Dorchester County deputies said
Any EMS provider can improve their patient care and assessment by thinking like a remote-area medic
Braintree and Canton firefighters and medics started the whole blood transfusion on the crash victim during transport to the hospital
Video showed Rochester police and AMR leaving the man on a bench where he fell over and was unattended for more than two minutes, the lawsuit claims
Deer Park Assistant Fire Chief Dominic Albanese said the crash was horrible and will be tough for the community
Patients complained of respiratory issues after an accidental release of the repellent inside the Lower Nazareth Township Walmart
Syracuse firefighters said they saw so many people on the scene that it was tough to tell who was a victim
Honolulu Fire Department said Diamond Head rescues also topped the list in 2023 and 2022
Three motorcyclists were killed in the crash on I-5 near Camp Pendelton
Learn how to separate atrial activity from ventricular activity when interpreting a rhythm strip and the atrial flutter waves will stand out
Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state
A review of shock stages, signs and symptoms and treatments for the EMT or paramedic student
Waveform capnography provides real-time feedback that BLS providers can use to make treatment decisions and improve care
Despite a lack of evidence, applying a splint effectively has been and will likely continue to be a mainstay of EMS practice
A medic’s top pics for the right gear and tools to perform the job
Going back to the basics ensures a smooth EtCO2 reading and creates a calming environment for both the patient and provider
Abbott EMS personnel faced a man who had both legs amputated after being run over by train
The victims fell approximately 12 feet when the floor collapsed
Download this EMS1 patient simulation devices buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Training at the Mineral County Airport involved several departments and agencies dealing with a patient surge
A pee color chart can help EMTs, paramedics and firefighters know if they are properly hydrated
What providers need to know about the use of semiglutide drugs for weight loss when it comes to personal health and patient care
Part of a large tree fell onto a cabin in Oceana County, trapping the counselor in her bed
Oakland police said several people were wounded during a sideshow shooting following a Juneteenth celebration that had thousands in attendance
First responders in Syracuse rescued several members of two families including a child trapped in a car
A teen hiking in the Spanish Fork Canyon area was trapped when a boulder fell on top of him, breaking his leg
NAEMSP and NATA recommend a cool first, transport second approach to exertional heat stroke treatment with cold water immersion therapy
