This is a guest post by Michael Fraley. If you want to guest post on this blog, check out the guidelines here. Taking an accurate blood pressure was one of the first things we all learned in EMT or First Responder class, but it can be very easy to get in the habit of using […]
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Geriatric Patient Assessment Tips
Everyday EMS geriatric assessment tips for any geriatric patient: Introduce yourself Explain your actions before and as you do them Ask a single question at a time Wait for the patient to think through their answer before interrupting with a new question or re-asking the same question Listen to the patient’s answer Only raise your […]