EMTP1051 — Patient Assessment and EPCR Lecture
EMTP 1051 - Patient Assessment and EPCR Lecture EMTP 1051 - Patient Assessment and EPCR Lecture Description Presentation of the needs of the patient, skills and knowledge necessary to address these needs, and identification of priorities. Included area a brief introduction, scene survey, primary survey, resuscitation, secondary survey, definitive field management and re-evaluation. Use of electronic medical records equipment and computers. Proper documentation of a given call utilizing computer based programs. Students demonstrate information literacy. Standard Practices Topics list Performing a rapid full-body scan Focused assessment of pain Assessment of vital signs Techniques of physical examination Respiratory system Presence of breath sounds Cardiovascular system Neurologic system Musculoskeletal system Techniques of physical examination for all major Body systems Anatomic regions Assessment of Lung sounds Learning activities Perform the skills necessary for treating respiratory emergencies. Discuss how assessmentbased management contributes to effective patient and scene assessment. List the key elements of paramedic practice. Describe factors that affect assessment and decision making in the prehospital setting. Outline effective techniques for scene and patient assessment and choreography Identify essential take-in equipment for general and selected patient situations Outline strategies for patient approach that promote an effective patient encounter Discuss the limit