Primary Assessment

The first assessment after scene safety is ensured. Use the ABCDEG acronym:

The ABC's

• Airway - Ensure the airway is cleared
• Breathing - Check positive pressure ventalation
• Circulation
  • Control blood loss.
  • Check Heart Rate, normal HR is 60 to 100.
  • Check Perfusion.
• Disability
  • Are there spinal issules?
  • APVU scale, do they Aware, or respond to Pain or Verbal stimuli, or are they Unresponsive.
• Exposure/Environment
  • Cut away clothing to expose injuries.
  • Cover patient up.
• Give sugar orally
  • If patient is unresponsive only give sugar when they are laying on their side.