2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

Lightning Strike Lightning Strike

Universal Patient Assessment

Do not provide patient care in a dangerous environment.

Check for entrance and exit wounds

Palpable Pulse?

Yes

No

Remove from environment Remove clothing

Patient is a RED Triage Priority! (Receives medical treatment first)

Stop the burning process

CPR

Apply dry sterile dressing to wounds

Cardiac Monitor

Appropriate Arrest Protocol

Cardiac Monitor

Appropriate Protocol based on symptoms

Transport to a Trauma Center

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EMR

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Extended