Trauma Assessment

Demonstration of the Trauma Assessment. This is a testable skill for the San Diego County/NREMT Psychmotor exam.

[maytrixed]

why is this better than anything my professors have taught me. kudos to this program for saving my ass

[NicholasIsaacs]

This is probably the best trauma assessment video I've seen. Detailed and to the point.

[GregCappello]

This is really well done. Thank you. One thing - I failed my initial Systematic Exam because I palpated both sides of the hip at one time. They said critical fail on that. Just a thought so just in case anyone else has that issue.

[JoeYeezy]

wow this was by far the best trauma assessment ive seen. getting ready for mine here from san fransisco, thanks!!

[FTroopF]

Outstanding. This is a very solid trauma assessment. Textbook, right from the NREMT Standard. Good job all.

[masterc]

This is very good but I love how calmly she says I got shot in the chest

[jessicarea]

The only thing I would have done differently is every time he assessed lung sounds and was told they were diminished or absent, I'd have burped that chest seal/occulsive dressing. And as an EMT, requested ALS, if available. Otherwise, this is a great demonstration for EMT classes.

[airwolfcentral]

I find talking through it makes things so much easier. Its difficult when you aren't talking as the pacing is difficult.

[samward]

Just did this assessment yesterday in class, and somehow totally forgot that occlusive dressings existed... When I exposed the patient's chest, my instructor didn't inform me it was a sucking chest wound. Totally spaced, but this video is extremely helpful for review, thank you! Fingers crossed I get it tomorrow during review.

[chasemoyer]

That very last part was great because i was wondering the whole time what to do if breathing worsened. Great job

[xavierwarren]

Always show respect to these guys for what they do, I'm such a weiny I cringed just at the scenario - doesn't help that its one of my fears. Thanks for sharing

[FredrikMedevik]

Really good assessment with high level of theoretical skills, but not for a critical patient.
In Sweden we use PHTLS, (X-ABCDE).
A few questions: We are presented with a critical patient in chock after penetrating trauma (Both a B and C problem), where is the need for a distal status on the lower extremities (no found injury)? Why on scene and not during transport? If there is a gun wound, why is log roll first on E and not X or C? (To look for exit hole/wounds).
This patient would've a detailed and thorough report but could have died on the way to the hospital because we took time on the scene to do non life saving assessment...
If there was no B or C problem and no chock present, THEN this is very good! I know this is a examination and once again it was impressive on many levels. Just get us going after first assessment is done if we think this is critical.
A gunshot patient with chock: X- ABCDE: Would dressing or tournique, look for exit holes posterior as well. Chest seal and high O2 on mask. Check for other bleedings. Minimal immobilisation if needed. Minimal time on scene. Reassess and IV during transport keeping BP on max 90mmhg. Be ready for ARS and/or "barping" the chest seal.
Be safe!
//Paramedic from Sweden.

[TatisDiary]

Currently a paramedic student this made it more easy to understand trauma assessment. Thank you!!!!

[Junior]

Currently in emt-b training and have state skills in just a few weeks. This will help for my trauma assessment

[divinehouseholdstable.]

Good stuffs. I love the demonstrations.

[Isaac_cobo]

This is great and a great example for students

[J.Ace]

I've seen so many videos and this is by far the best one. Sure you missed a few things but for testing purposes, would you failed for not getting consent? No you would not. This is a passing assessment, great job.

[gavinschulz]

Surely BP warranted an early check and treatment plan given the traumatic injury. BP of 70/40 and heart rate of 118 needs immediate support and indicates internal bleeding.

[mimzified]

Thus was epic I want to watch 20 more scenarios to get this right

[donkirk]

Great Video I didn't hear if there was an exit wound as well did I miss it or none found when he checked her back?