Emergency Department - Trauma/Accident Patient Assessment Form
Hospital Name: ________________________________________
General Information
Patient Name: ________________________________________
HN: _______________________ VN: ______________________
Date: _______________________ Time: ___________________
Age: _______ years Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female
Mode of Arrival: ( ) ALS ( ) BLS ( ) Walk-in ( ) Other: ______________
Referred From: ________________________________________
Mechanism of Injury (if known): _____________________________________
Protective Devices Used (e.g., seatbelt, helmet): ______________________
Allergies: ________________________________________________________
Past Medical History: _______________________________________________
Initial Nurse/Triage Assessment
Triage Nurse: ________________________________________
Triage Level: ( ) 1 ( ) 2 ( ) 3 ( ) 4 ( ) 5
Vital Signs:
BP: __________ mmHg (Arm: Rt / Lt)
HR (PR): ______ bpm
RR: ______ breaths/min
Temp: ______ °C
SpO₂: ______ % (on: Room Air / O₂ at ____ LPM)
Pain Score (0-10): ______
Primary Complaint: _____________________________________
Pre-Hospital Care Information
Provided By: ( ) ALS ( ) BLS ( ) First Responder ( ) Other: ___________
Interventions Done Pre-Hospital (e.g., IV fluids, C-spine immobilization):
Primary Assessment - ABCDE
A. Airway with C-Spine ProtectionAssessment:
Airway Patency: ( ) Clear ( ) Partially Obstructed ( ) Obstructed
Signs of Airway Compromise (stridor, gurgling, snoring): ______________
C-Spine Injury Suspected: ( ) Yes ( ) No
If Yes: Reason (neck pain, tenderness, MOI): ______________________
Management:
( ) Suction
( ) Oral Airway (OPA) / Nasal Airway (NPA)
( ) Endotracheal Intubation ETT/NTT: Size: _______ Mark: ______ cm Time: ______
( ) Rigid Cervical Collar
( ) Spinal Board / Manual In-Line Stabilization
Other: ____________________________________________________
B. Breathing and VentilationAssessment:
Respiratory Status: ( ) Normal ( ) Dyspnea ( ) Apneic
Tracheal Deviation: ( ) Midline ( ) Deviated Rt / Lt
Chest Expansion: ( ) Equal ( ) Unequal
Subcutaneous Emphysema: ( ) Rt ( ) Lt
Breath Sounds: ( ) Normal ( ) Decreased/Absent Rt / Lt / Both
Possible Pneumothorax: ( ) Rt ( ) Lt ( ) Both
Possible Hemothorax: ( ) Rt ( ) Lt ( ) Both
Management:
Oxygen Delivery: ( ) Mask at _____ LPM ( ) BVM at _____ LPM ( ) NRB at _____ LPM
( ) Needle Decompression: Rt / Lt / Both (Site: ______ )
( ) Chest Tube Insertion:
Side: Rt / Lt
Size: ______
Mark: ______ cm at Skin
Time: ______
( ) 3-Sided Sterile Occlusive Dressing (if open pneumothorax)
( ) Portable CXR / Ultrasound (e.g., eFAST)
Other: ____________________________________________________
C. Circulation with Hemorrhage ControlAssessment:
Pulse Quality: ( ) Full ( ) Weak ( ) Absent
BP: ______ mmHg (Repeat: ______ mmHg Time: ______)
Capillary Refill: ( ) <2 sec ( ) >2 sec
Active External Bleeding: ( ) Yes ( ) No
Pelvic Compression Test: ( ) Positive AP/Lateral ( ) Negative
Skin Perfusion (color, temperature): ________________________________
Management:
IV Access: ( ) Peripheral IV: #_____ G Rt / Lt ( ) IO Access
IV Fluids: Type: __________ Rate: ______ mL/hr
( ) Direct Pressure to Bleeding Wound
( ) Suture / Wound Closure
( ) Tourniquet Placement: Limb: __________ Time: ______
Blood Products: ( ) PRC ( ) FFP ( ) Platelets ( ) MTP Protocol Initiated
Cardiac Monitoring ( ) Yes (Lead: ______ )
Labs: ( ) CBC ( ) BUN/Cr ( ) Electrolytes ( ) LFT ( ) Coag Panel ( ) Crossmatch
Other Interventions: ____________________________________________
D. Disability (Neurological Status)Assessment:
GCS: E____ V____ M____ Total: ______
Pupils:
Rt: ______ mm Lt: ______ mm
Reaction: ( ) Reactive ( ) Non-Reactive
Lateralizing Signs / Weakness: ( ) Rt ( ) Lt
Any Seizure Activity: ( ) Yes ( ) No
Management:
Consider Advanced Airway if GCS ≤ 8
( ) Secure C-Spine Alignment
( ) Glucose Check (DTX): __________ mg/dL
Other Interventions: ____________________________________________
E. Exposure/Environmental ControlAssessment:
Fully Expose the Patient: ( ) Yes
Log Roll: ( ) Normal Alignment ( ) Spinal Tenderness / Deformity
PR (Rectal Exam): ( ) Normal Tone ( ) Reduced Tone
Fresh Blood on Underclothes/Perineum: ( ) Yes ( ) No
Bulbocavernosus Reflex: ( ) Positive ( ) Negative
Perineum / External Genitalia: ( ) Normal ( ) Abnormal
Management:
( ) Keep Patient Warm (Blankets, Warm IV Fluids)
( ) NG/OG Tube Insertion: Time: ______
( ) Foley’s Catheter Placement: Time: ______
Urine Color: __________ Volume: ______ mL
Wound Care / Splinting of Fractures: _______________________________
Other Interventions: ____________________________________________
Additional Assessments/Secondary Survey (As Time/Condition Permits)
Head-to-Toe Examination Findings: _________________________________
Additional Imaging: ( ) CT ( ) MRI ( ) FAST Exam ( ) Other: __________
Additional Labs: _________________________________________________
Tetanus Prophylaxis: ( ) Given ( ) Not Given
Antibiotics: ( ) Given (Type: __________ ) ( ) Not Given
Prepared By: ________________________________________ (Name & Designation) Signatures/Approvals:
Physician: ____________________________________ Date/Time: ____________
Nurse: _______________________________________ Date/Time: ____________
Other: _______________________________________ Date/Time: ____________
Comments/Notes: ___________________________________________________
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