Primary Assessment Once all areas in the Circle of Care are satisfactory, we move to Secondary Assessment.
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SCUBA Rescue Plan Arousal Tap on the shoulder and shout, "Are you okay?" This step is to help determine the concious level and responsiveness of the patient.
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SCUBA Rescue Plan Establish an Airway If there is no response to the tap and shout, establish an open airway using either the jaw-thrust or the head-tilt/chin-lift.
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SCUBA Rescue Plan Check for Breathing Look, listen, and feel for breathing. If not breathing, initiate mouth-to-mouth respiration.
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SCUBA Rescue Plan Check for Pulse Check the coratid pulse to determine if the patient has a heartbeat. If there is no pulse, a combination of artificial circulation and mouth-to-mouth respiration must be performed. Full CPR should be continued as long as necessary giving victim two full breaths every 15 chest compressions.
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SCUBA Rescue Plan Check for Bleeding Once the heart is pumping blood, either naturally or artificailly, the victim must be checked for serious bleeding. Both visually scan and feel the body for indications of heavy blood. Any serious bleeding must be controlled or the victim will bleed to death.
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SCUBA Rescue Plan Shock Management Signs and symptoms of shock may include:
Shock Treatment:
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SCUBA Rescue Plan