While awaiting the additional EMS - Emergency Medical Service- resources, the First responder should continue to assess the patient:

  • Repeat Initial assessment.
  • Repeat exam as needed.
  • Check Interventions.
  • Calm and reassure.
  • Hand off report.

Note: Repeat every 15 minutes for a stable patient and repeat every 5 minutes for an unstable patient.

Last modified: Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 3:43 PM