Question

During your initial 360 walk-around of a trauma scene, what should you look for?

Accepted Answer

During this, look for the following:The mechanism of injuryDowned electrical linesLeaking fuels or fluidSmoke or fireBroken glassTrapped or ejected patientsEvaluate the need for additional resources such as:Extrication equipmentFire suppressionLaw enforcementHazMat unitsUtility companiesAdvanced life support unitsAeromedical transport

Front	During your initial 360 walk-around of a trauma scene, what should you look for?
Back	During this, look for the following: The mechanism of injury Downed electrical lines Leaking fuels or fluid Smoke or fire Broken glass Trapped or ejected patients Evaluate the need for additional resources such as: Extrication equipment Fire suppression Law enforcement HazMat units Utility companies Advanced life support units Aeromedical transport

Fire Units Initial Walk Around Trauma Scene Mechanism Injury