Primary Survey

Question 1

Primary Survey?

Answer 1

SSS
MOI
PAT
Cat Haem
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability

Question 2

PAT?

Answer 2

Appearance/AVPU
Colour/circulation
Effort of breathing

Question 3

Airway?

Answer 3

Is airway clear and patent?
If no, consider STEPWISE approach to airway management
SATS reading, administer oxygen if needed

Question 4

Breathing?

Answer 4

Rate, depth, efficacy
FLAPS, feel, look, auscultate, percuss, search (back/armpits)
TWELVE, trachea, wounds, emphysema (subcutaneous), larynx, veins (jugular distention), evaluate

Question 5

Circulation?

Answer 5

Feel pulse, assess rate, rhythm and quality
capillary refil
Temperature
Blood on the floor + 4 more, check TCP

Question 6

Disability?

Answer 6

Assess AVPU
PERRL
HGT
assess for signs of HI