Physical Traits
You need to learn to carry your share of the combined weight of the: patient, stretcher, blankets, and oxygen equipment.
Personal Traits
- Cooperative
- Resourceful
- Non-judgemental
- Good moral character
- Respectful
- Able to lead
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Gloves
- Eye Protection
- Masks
Patient Assessment
Initial assessment is the basis of all prehospital emergency care. The goal is to identify and correct immediately life-threatening patient conditions of the ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation). Here are the steps in the patient assessment:
- Forming a general impression
- Stabilize the cervical spine, "c-spine" (as needed)
- Assessing a baseline mental status
- Assessing the airway
- Assessing the breathing
- Assessing the circulation
- Determing priority
Vital Signs
- Pulse
- Blood Pressure
- Respiratory Rate
- Body Temperature
- Pupil Response
Patient History
Here is an acrymn to remember what to chart on your patient history.Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading up to the incident