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The assessment process begins with the , which identifies actual or potential hazards.

The patient should not be approached until these hazards have been dealt with in a way that eliminates or minimizes risk to the EMT-Is and the patient(s).

After the scene size-up, you need to determine the or the .

The initial assessment is performed on all patients. By forming a general impression of the patient's condition, you can identify any life-threatening conditions to the . Any life threats identified must be treated before moving to the next step of the assessment.

The is performed quickly on any patient who is unresponsive or unable to articulate the nature of the problem to identify injuries or illnesses. When injuries and conditions are found, they should be prioritized and treated as appropriate.

The focused history and physical exam are performed on all patients once their ABCs are stabilized.

The focused history and physical exam identify potentially life-threatening conditions and help you to identify and explore the patient's .

In most cases, the will provide adequate information to enable you to initiate treatment.

The is performed on a select group of patients; those with a significant MOI and those who are unconscious.

The detailed physical exam helps you to further understand problems that were identified during the focused exam and may also be used to evaluate problems that cannot be identified using the focused exam.

The detailed physical exam is usually performed .

The is performed on all patients during transport. It gives you an opportunity to reevaluate problems that are being treated and to recheck treatments to be sure that they are still being delivered correctly.

Information from the ongoing assessment may be used to change treatment plans.

Effective is dependent on your ability to gather and evaluate patient information, develop a differential diagnosis, and form a field impression on which a treatment plan is based. And you must do this in the pressure of the unpredictable field.