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One last reminder before our finals!
Good luck!
Never forget:
1) SIFO (medical): Scene size up. Initial assessment. Focused Assessment. Ongoing Assessment.
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SIFDO (trauma): Scene size up. Initial assessment. Focused Assessment. Detailed assessment. Ongoing Assessment.
2) ABC DEFG (airway, breathing, circulation, disabilities, extremities, full vitals, GO).
3) IPASSO (inspect, palpate, auscultat, stabilize, seal, O2).
4) OPQRSTI (onset, provocations, quality, radiation, severity, time, interventions).
5) SAMPLE (signs/symptoms, allergies, medications, past hx, last intake, events).
6) Pertinent questions regarding call: eg. weight, LMP, PARA, Gravada, drug consumption, Etoh, smoking, etc.
Detailed Exam:* Head to toe assessment *Pay close attention to JVD, Ascites, Pedal Edema.