Primary Survey and Resuscitation Interventions

[vadee]

remember ABCDE!!!

A: airway

-establish patent airway

B:breathing

-asess breath sounds and respiratory effort

C:circulation

-monitor vital signs esp blood pressure and pulse

D: Disability

-evaluate client's LOC

E: Exposure

-remove all clothing for a complete physical assessment. prevent hypothermia by covering body with blankets.

The most common reasons why people seek ED care are:

chest pain, abdominal pain, headache, and fever.

[GilaRRT]

Depends on the environment and situation. In some situations and or areas a modified CAB concept to assessment and management is utilized. One of the leading causes of preventable death in some of the hostile areas of the world is uncontrolled hemorrhage. In some cases, "Circulation "or hemorrhage control is emphasized as being more important than airway management. At least initially.