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LOYOLA SYSTEM ENTRY EXAM (REGION VIII) – BLS EXAM LATEST UPDATED Radio Report Order - ANSWER -agency name, unit number/call sign, desired destination (if different than hospital being contacted), level of care being provided -patient age, sex, approx. weight -LOC and orientation (GCS) -Chief complaint/primary impression, symptoms, MOI/NOI, pertinent scene info, pertinent negatives/associated complaints -vital signs: BP, HR, RR, SpO2, temperature, pain score 0-10 (Wong Baker) -Cincinnati Stroke Scale/NIH Stroke Scale findings -Last known well -Blood glucose level -Pupils, lung sounds, skin parameters, history, medications, allergies -Interventions, medications given, disposition -Destination, ETA General Patient Assessment - ANSWER Initial Assessment: -Scene safety/PPE -ABCs/C-spine: airway (establish and maintain), breathing (assess, assist or provide ventilations, assess lung sounds), circulation (check pulse, control hemorrhage) -AVPU -expose/examine -priority transport Focused history and physical exam -SAMPLE (Signs/symptoms, systematic head-to-toe, GCS; allergies; medications; pertinent medical history; last oral intake/menstrual period; events leading to) -initial vital signs -pain 0-10 scale Detailed physical exam