Premergency First Aid, CPR and AED Manual

2 PREmergency Scene Management

Vital Signs LOC, Respirations, Pulse and Skin Condition Vital signs show the basic condition of your patient. A basic set of vital signs consist of the patient’s level of consciousness, their breathing rate per minute, their pulse or heart rate per minute, and their skin condition. Vital signs are “dynamic” and therefore can change from moment to moment. Once you have obtained the first set of vital signs you have a baseline to measure the patient’s developing condition. A set of vital signs should be obtained every 5 to 10 minutes or sooner if you notice any change in the patient’s condition.

PREMERGENCY SCENE MANAGEMENT Scene Assessment Primary Assessment Secondary Assessment Patient History • Signs and Symptoms • Allergies • Medications • Past Medical History • Last Oral Intake • Events Prior Vital Signs • LOC • Respirations – Breathing Rate • Pulse – Heart Rate • Skin Condition Secondary Scan Ongoing Care / Transport Hand-Off and Documentation

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