Finding Out Whats

Wrong

Scene Size-up
Quick survey prior
to providing care
Scene safety
Number of victims
Injury or illness
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Primary Check
Responsiveness
Tap and shout.

Breathing
Check at same time
as responsiveness.
Look at chest and
face.
Abnormal sounds?

Check for severe

bleeding.

Positioning the
Victim
Unresponsiveness
Position on the back.

Vomiting/secretions
Position on the side.
Recovery position

Secondary Check (1 of 3)
Physical check
Look and feel for
abnormalities.
Use D-O-T-S:

Deformity
Open wounds
Tenderness
Swelling

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Secondary Check (2 of 3)
Gather information.
Use SAMPLE:
Signs/Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading to the injury or illness

Secondary Check (3 of 3)
Medical information
tags may identify
allergies,
medications, or
medical conditions.

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What to Do Until EMS Arrives

Recheck the victims condition.
Record any changes in the victims
condition.
Report your findings and care to EMS
when they arrive.