RedAirplane
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I just saw a video about a rescue on a cold mountain, and I started thinking-- if I ever have to do that, how do I go about the rapid trauma assessment?
In such a situation, two of the steps in the procedure would contradict each other-- (expose patient and assess/backboard prior to moving vs. treat for shock).
When taking tests etc for EMT class I would say "expose patient, cover with blanket," but I somehow would feel like an idiot removing layers and layers of winter clothing only to put on a thin blanket.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
New EMT
In such a situation, two of the steps in the procedure would contradict each other-- (expose patient and assess/backboard prior to moving vs. treat for shock).
When taking tests etc for EMT class I would say "expose patient, cover with blanket," but I somehow would feel like an idiot removing layers and layers of winter clothing only to put on a thin blanket.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
New EMT