Prehospital Report (vs Triage?)

[KMATTOX at aol.com]

I totally agree that an assessment of "B" is essential, and is often done  
almost subconsciously.   
 
k
 
 
In a message dated 1/31/2008 8:33:39 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
hammond at umdnj.edu writes:

P.S.  Along with CNS status and pulse, you might want to consider "B"
(breathing)  from ATLS. I've seen more than a few patients who have a good
pulse, are  alert and can talk, and tell me some variant of "I can't breathe"
or "I'm  short of breath." 






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