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Treating a Seriously Ill Patient with the Systematic Approach Video
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Video at a Glance
- When a patient is acutely and seriously ill, systematically approach the patient to make sure nothing is missed.
- When a patient is unconscious or unresponsive, DRS ABCD can help you remember the steps involved in providing BLS (Basic Life Support).
- When a patient is unconscious, perform the primary assessment after BLS. For a
conscious patient, perform the primary assessment first. - The primary assessment includes airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure.
- Obtaining a focused history during the secondary assessment.
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