EMR First Responder

A comprehensive course for Emergency Medical Responder and First Responder certification.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesScene Safety and AssessmentPrimary Patient Assessment
Advanced Airway ManagementMedical and Trauma EmergenciesSpecial Patient Populations
CPR and AED UseBleeding Control and Wound CareSplinting and Moving Patients
Effective Scene CommunicationTest-Taking and Certification Prep
Roles and Responsibi...Scene Safety and Ass...Primary Patient Asse...Advanced Airway Mana...Medical and Trauma E...Special Patient Popu...CPR and AED UseBleeding Control and...Splinting and Moving...Effective Scene Comm...Test-Taking and Cert...
Basic Concepts

Primary Patient Assessment

The ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation

The primary assessment is a quick check for life-threatening problems.

  • Airway: Check if it's open and clear.
  • Breathing: Look, listen, and feel for normal breathing.
  • Circulation: Check pulse and control serious bleeding.

Assessing Responsiveness

Use the AVPU scale:

  • Alert
  • Verbal response
  • Painful response
  • Unresponsive

Identifying Life Threats

Any problem with airway, breathing, or circulation requires immediate action.

Real-World Application

If a person collapses at a concert, an EMR checks for responsiveness, opens the airway, and starts CPR if needed.

Examples

  • Checking for a pulse and starting CPR on an unconscious person.

  • Noticing noisy breathing and repositioning the head to open the airway.

In a Nutshell

The primary patient assessment checks vital functions to find and fix life-threatening issues fast.

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Advanced Airway Management