Ongoing assessment
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