Primary Survey

The primary survey is the initial assessment of the victim and response to that assessment.

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Step 1 ➡ LOC

The level of consciousness (LOC) is the first item you assess in the primary survey. There are four levels of consciousness alert, responds to verbal stimulus, responds to pain stimulus, and unconscious (non-responsive).

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Step 2 ➡ ABCs

Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Distal (sort of part of circulation)
– Spinal, external limb injuries must be checked - for spinals both hands both feet
– Wrapping check before and after

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Step 3 ➡ Critical Interventions!

– AED?
– 911?
– Deadly bleeding, cardiac arrest treatment etc.

Rapid body survey? (e.g., big picture, anything else wrong?)

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Step 4 ➡ Shock Treatment

Warmth
Oxygen admin
Position & comfort
Rest and reassurance