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Last Update: 09/18/2024 11:38 PM
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Commit #152032Secundary survery: History and physical examination
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Commit #152032Obtain the following to anticipate likely injuries and estimate patient's physiological reserve.
- AMPLE history: a focused history approach recommended in the rapid evaluation of patients with trauma
- Allergies
- Medications
- Past medical history and pregnancy status
- Last meal
- Events and environment related to the injury
- Mechanism of injury
- Injury patterns can provide clues to the mechanism of injury (e.g., direction, amount of energy).
Physical examination
A systematic head-to-toe physical examination must be completed to identify additional injuries.
- Assess each body part for open wounds, lacerations, abrasions, foreign bodies, and/or bruising.
- Identify any bony deformities, areas with focal tenderness, or edema.
- Document all findings.