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Abdomen // Pelvis Inspect & Palpate abdomen.
Assess pelvis.
Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Lower Extremities Inspect, Palpate & assess motor sensory & Distal Circulatory (blood
flow in areas furthest from center from body, ie. feet) functions.
Upper Extremities Inspect, Palpate & assess motor sensory & Distal Circulatory (blood
flow in areas furthest from center from body, ie. hands) functions.
*Log Roll & Backboard Now!*
Posterior Thorax, Inspect & Palpate Posterior Thorax (examine with touch the back
Lumbar & Buttocks around the chest).
Inspect & Palpate Lumbar (examine with touch the lower back) &
buttocks areas.
6. Once your exam is finished place an IV (intravenous line) in an appropriate location to begin
further treatment.
7. At this point in time you may give them pain medication such as Morphine.
a. See the Medication List in the back section of the handbook for more information.
Special Cases:
Sometimes EMS members will encounter a patient who needs more advanced and specialized
care. The following protocols are for those patients. Don’t forget standard Protocol applies to all
types of patients. Before you do anything in this section of the ASOP be sure you’ve finished the
following procedures:
a. Check the patient's L.O.C.
b. Finish your A.B.C's.
c. Placed a C-Collar if required.
d. Started CPR if required.
e. Loaded the patient into the ambulance appropriately.
f. Called in a Medivac if required.
Burn Protocol
1. Check your patients airway first to see if its obstructed. Is there swelling around or in the
throat?
a. If you see any of these symptoms, Intubate (place a tube in the throat to allow air
flow) now before it's too late. You can always take the tube out, but you can't always get it in.
b. If there is no threat of Asphyxiation (suffocation) place an Oxygen Mask on them.
c. If they are wearing any jewelry, necklaces especially, remove them now.
2. Once the airway is secure start and IV.
a. If possible place the IV in a none burned area.
