- Do a head-to-toe check of the victim for injuries.
- Ask victim (if conscious) for any medical history and to describe signs and symptoms using S.A.M.P.L.E.
- S: Signs/symptoms
- A: Allergies to medications, food, environment
- M: Medications the person is taking
- P: Pertinent medical history
- L: Last oral intake of water/ food
- E: Events that may have lead to illness or injury
- Check
- Head
- Neck
- Chest
- Abdomen
- Pelvis
- All Four Limbs
- Check for D.O.T.S.
- D: Deformities
- O: Open injuries
- T: Tenderness
- S: Swelling