Respiratory Distress Assessment Worksheet

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Respiratory Distress

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SubjectRespiratory Distress

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Act as an experienced EMS educator and instructional designer. Create a printable EMS patient assessment worksheet based on a realistic prehospital scenario. Requirements: • Level: EMT student (adjustable to paramedic if specified) • Scenario must be clinically realistic and common in EMS • Include full scenario narrative with scene description, patient presentation, and bystander information Structure the worksheet with clearly labeled sections: 1. General Impression - Prompt student to...

This learning resource is designed for students to develop their assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills related to patients experiencing respiratory distress. It presents a realistic prehospital scenario involving an 82-year-old female patient with severe shortness of breath, showcasing symptoms and a medical history of COPD and congestive heart failure. The document includes a general impression assessment, a primary assessment using the ABCDE framework (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure), vital signs for interpretation, identification of differential diagnoses, and prioritization of immediate interventions. The goal is to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making skills within emergency medical scenarios.

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