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AVPU scale
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A method of assessing a victims level of responsiveness; used mainly during the primary check. It stands for alert, responsive to verbal stimulus, responsively only to pain, and unresponsive.
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Cause of injury (COI)
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The force that causes an injury.
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DOTS
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A mnemonic for assessment in which each area of the body is evaluated for deformities, open wounds, tenderness, and swelling.
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First impression
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The part of the victim that helps identify any immediately or potentially life-threatening conditions.
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Nature of illness
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The general type of illness a victim is experiencing.
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Primary check
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A step of the victim assessment process in which a first aider checks for life-threatening injuries and gives care for any that are found.
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SAMPLE history
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A brief history of a victims condition to determine symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent past history, last oral intake, and event leading to the illness/injury.
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Scene size-up
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A quick assessment of the scene and the surroundings for safety issues, the cause of injury or nature of illness, and the number of victims; completed before starting first aid.
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Secondary check
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Part of the victim assessment process in which a detailed, area-by-area exam is preformed on victims whose problems cannot be readily identified or when more specific information is needed about a problem.
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Sign
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Evidence of an injury or disease that can been seen, heard, or felt.
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Symptom
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What a victim tells a first aider about what he or she feels.
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Triage
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A system of placing priorities for first aid and / or transportation in cases when two or more people are injured or suddenly ill.
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