A survey consists of two parts:
- Medical history (
) The patient’s own account of the injury and how it occurred. The medical history should include details about when, where, and how the injury occurred; whether the patient has had similar injuries before; whether the injury developed gradually or suddenly; the type of pain; and so on. It should also include general information about the patient’s overall health, medications, work situation, physical activity, and other relevant factors. - The Examination Itself
Regardless of the location of the injury and the symptoms, the examination should include several different components, such as visual inspection, palpation, checking the pulse, and testing active and passive range of motion, etc. Emergency Care - Medical History
A brief summary from the patient. - Examination
al examination (swelling, redness, bleeding) - Emergency treatment
- Pressure – Applying pressure to the injured body part reduces swelling
- Rest – Rest reduces blood circulation throughout the body.
- Ice – Cold has a pain-relieving effect.
- Compression – Compression of bleeding blood vessels.
- Elevation – Raising the affected area reduces blood flow to the injury.
- Continued treatment
After 48 hours. Reduce swelling with heat, cold, or massage.
Active rest; strength, mobility, coordination, balance, and cardiovascular fitness.