Initial Assessment: Universal First Steps

Acronym: L.I.S.A.

  • L
    Determine immediate Life threats to the patient, if any
  • I
    Verbalize general Impression of the patient
    Age, gender, posture, apparent mental status, skin
  • S
    Considers Stabilization of the spine
    Verbalize "my partner will stabilize the spine" in case of suspected trauma
  • A
    Determine level of consciousness
    Acronym: AVPU

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