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Patient assessment ~~> Structured process of gathering information to make a diagnostic opinion of the patient Patient Assessment Powers ~~> Observation Questioning Touch Auscultation Sensory Treatment priorities based on: ~~> Known life threats Potential life threats Threats ...

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PAAM Subscale Questions and
Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025
Patient assessment


~~> Structured process of gathering information to make a diagnostic

opinion of the patient




Patient Assessment Powers


~~> Observation

Questioning

Touch

Auscultation

Sensory




Treatment priorities based on:


~~> Known life threats

Potential life threats

Threats to limb

Threats to livelihood




PT Assess components



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~~> Scene size up

Initial assess


Focused hx/physical


Detailed exam


Ongoing assess


Communication


Documentation




Scene size up


~~> Safety

Number of pts


Additional resources


Moi/noi


*doesn't stop at pt contact*




Initial assessment components


~~> General impression

Mental status


Airway


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Breathing


Circulation


Transport decision




Assess Airway


~~> Adequacy (chest rise, effort, rate)

Pulse ox


Distress


Failure




Respiratory Distress


~~> Dyspnea

Mild cyanosis


Spo2 >96%




Respiratory Failure


~~> AMS

Retractions, tracheal tugging, nasal flaring, accessory muscles use


Cyanosis/pallor


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Audible sounds


Abnormal rate/pattern


Spo2 <96%


Maximal effort, minimal ventilation




4 type of patients


~~> Responsive medical

Unresponsive medical


Simple trauma


Multisystem trauma




Responsive Medical assessment


~~> SAMPLE

Focused exam


Baseline vitals




Unresponsive Medical Assessment


~~> Rapid H2T exam searching for cause

Baseline vitals


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