CSI 102 Skills Lab 5
Emergency Assessment
Daryl P. Lofaso, M.Ed, RRT
Initial Assessment Guide
Primary Assessment Observational Assessment
Appearance, WOB, and Circulation Intervention to any life-threatening
condition
Secondary Assessment (Serial) Vital Signs GCS
Primary Assessment
A = Airway / C-spine immobilization
B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability or Neurologic
Status
Secondary Assessment
E = Exposure and environmental control to prevent heat loss
F = Full set of vital signs, wt. G = Give comfort measures H = Head-to-toe assessment
and History (Hx) I = Inspect posterior surfaces
Triage Assessment
Emergent Urgent Non-urgent
Emergent Airway and Breathing
Difficulties Cardiac Arrest C-spine compromise Seizure states Life or limb-threatening
condition
Emergent (continued)
Severe medical problems (Overdose, poisoning, DM complications)
Obvious multiple injuries Excessive high temperature
(> 105oF or 40.5oC)
Cardiac CP Neurological Deficit – Stroke
(CVA)
Urgent Chest Pain (Non-Cardiac) Burns ↓ LOC Persistent nausea, vomiting, or
diarrhea Severe pain Temperature (102-105oF or 39o-40.5oC) Delay of up to 2 hrs will not
compromise life or limb
Non-Urgent
Chronic backache Moderate headache Minor Fx or other injuries Obviously dead on arrival (DOA) Stable illness or injury, wait >
than 2 hrs without an increased risk of morbidity or mortality
Patient’s Condition
Stable – VS within normal limits. Pt conscious & comfortable.
Guarded – VS within normal limits. Pt has some discomfort.
Unstable – VS outside of normal limits. Major complications. Prognosis guarded.
Universal Precautions
All Patients are potentially infectious. Good Hand Hygiene is the key to
reducing nosocomial infections Wash before and after patient
contact Wear a mask, eye protection, gloves
and gown when needed
3 Types of Precautions
Airborne Droplet Contact
Pathogens Requiring Airborne Precautions
Tuberculosis Measles (Rubeola) Varicella (Chickenpox)
Airborne Precautions Management
Place patient in an isolation room with negative pressure
Keep door closed Wear N-95 mask
Pathogens Requiring Contact Precautions
Multi-drug resistance bacteria (e.g., VRE – Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci,
MRSA - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
RSV - Respiratory Syncytial Virus Clostridium difficile Scabies
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