STEP 1 : Assessment
- Expose entire body
- Assess temperature ( for hypothermia or hyperthermia)
- Assess for skin lesions, wounds , rashes ( ANAPHYLAXIS, INFECTION) , bites (INSECT, DOG, SNAKE)
- Assess burns
STEP 2: Managementi. Hypothermia
- Remove wet clothing
- Dry patient
- Cover patient
- Warm fluids
ii. Hyperthermia
iii. Burns
- Remove constricting clothing
- IV fluids
- Anti-biotics
iv. Bites
V. Spinal injury