Title: Describe the assessment and management of an acutely ill patient.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician II (14055-II) > Section: Managing Medical Emergencies

Description should include the pathophysiology, assessment, management, and

- the steps needed to assess the patient’s medical complaint, using signs/symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent past history, last oral intake, events leading to injury or illness (SAMPLE) and onset, provocation, quality, radiation, severity, timing (OPQRST)
- how to determine the proper mode of transport
- how to decide the best destination for patient transport.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the advantages of using SAMPLE and OPQRST when performing a patient assessment?
- When is it appropriate to use lights and sirens during an emergency call?
- Why would an emergency medical technician (EMT) choose a trauma center or other specialty treatment center over the closest appropriate hospital?