What are the Key Components of Immediate Assessment?
Key components of immediate assessment often follow the ABCDE approach:
A - Airway: Check if the airway is clear and if the patient can breathe without obstruction. B - Breathing: Assess the patient's breathing for rate, depth, and effort. C - Circulation: Evaluate the patient's circulation by checking pulse, blood pressure, and skin color. D - Disability: Assess neurological function, including conscious level using the Glasgow Coma Scale. E - Exposure: Expose the patient as necessary to check for injuries or other abnormalities while maintaining their dignity and preventing hypothermia.
