Ok, Here ya go. Hope this helps.
D- Deformity
C- Contusions
A- Abrasions
P- Punctures
B-Burns
T-Tenderness
L-Lacerations
S-Swelling
Head and Face:
Observe and palpate skull (anterior and posterior) and face for DCAP-BTLS;
Check eyes for equality, responsiveness of pupils, movement and size of
pupils, foreign bodies, discoloration, contact lenses or prosthetic eyes;
Check nose and ears for foreign bodies, fluid or blood;
Recheck mouth for potential airway obstructions (swelling, dentures, bleeding,loose or avulsed teeth, vomit, absent or present gag reflex) and odors, altered voice or speech patterns and evidence of dehydration.
Neck:
Observe and palpate for DCAP-BTLS, jugular vein distension, use of neck
muscles for breathing, tracheal tugging, tracheal shift, stoma and medical
information medallions.
Chest:
Observe and palpate for DCAP-BTLS, scars, implanted devices such as
pacemakers and indwelling IV/arterial catheters, medication patches, chest wallmovement, asymmetry and accessory muscle use in breathing;
Have patient take a deep breath if possible and observe and palpate for signs
of discomfort, asymmetry and air leak from any wound.
Abdomen:
Observe and palpate for DCAP-BTLS, scars and distention;
Palpation should occur in all four quadrants taking special note of tenderness,
masses and rigidity.
Pelvis/Genital-Urinary:
Generally, a patient’s genital area should not be exposed and examined unless
the assessment of this body region is required due to the patient’s condition,
such as trauma to the region, active labor or suspected/knownbleeding.When
possible have an EMT of the same gender as the patient perform evaluations ofthe pelvis/genital area.
Observe and palpate for DCAP-BTLS, asymmetry, sacral edema and as
indicated for other abnormalities; Palpate and gently compress lateral pelvic rims and symphysis pubis for tenderness, crepitus or instability; Palpate for bilateral femoral masses, if warranted.
Shoulder and Upper Extremities:
Observe and palpate for DCAP-BTLS, asymmetry, skin color, capillary refill,
edema, medical information bracelet, and equality of distal pulses;
Assess sensory and motor function as indicated
Lower Extremities:
Observe and palpate for DCAP-BTLS, asymmetry, skin color, capillary refill,
edema and equality of distal pulses;
Assess sensory and motor function as indicated.
Back:
Observe and palpate for DCAP-BTLS, asymmetry and sacral edema.
A lot of information to read over however do not skip any of these as most proctors will deduct a point on you examif you do.
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