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Emergency Department - Trauma/Accident Patient Assessment Admission Form

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Emergency Department - Trauma/Accident Patient Assessment Form

Hospital Name: ________________________________________

General Information

  • Patient Name: ________________________________________

  • HN: _______________________ VN: ______________________

  • Date: _______________________ Time: ___________________

  • Age: _______ years  Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female

  • Mode of Arrival: ( ) ALS ( ) BLS ( ) Walk-in ( ) Other: ______________

  • Referred From: ________________________________________

  • Mechanism of Injury (if known): _____________________________________

  • Protective Devices Used (e.g., seatbelt, helmet): ______________________

  • Allergies: ________________________________________________________

  • Past Medical History: _______________________________________________

Initial Nurse/Triage Assessment

  • Triage Nurse: ________________________________________

  • Triage Level: ( ) 1 ( ) 2 ( ) 3 ( ) 4 ( ) 5

  • Vital Signs:


     BP: __________ mmHg (Arm: Rt / Lt)


     HR (PR): ______ bpm


     RR: ______ breaths/min


     Temp: ______ °C


     SpO₂: ______ % (on: Room Air / O₂ at ____ LPM)

  • Pain Score (0-10): ______

  • Primary Complaint: _____________________________________

Pre-Hospital Care Information

  • Provided By: ( ) ALS ( ) BLS ( ) First Responder ( ) Other: ___________

  • Interventions Done Pre-Hospital (e.g., IV fluids, C-spine immobilization):

Primary Assessment - ABCDE

A. Airway with C-Spine ProtectionAssessment:

  • Airway Patency: ( ) Clear ( ) Partially Obstructed ( ) Obstructed

  • Signs of Airway Compromise (stridor, gurgling, snoring): ______________

  • C-Spine Injury Suspected: ( ) Yes ( ) No

    • If Yes: Reason (neck pain, tenderness, MOI): ______________________

Management:

  • ( ) Suction

  • ( ) Oral Airway (OPA) / Nasal Airway (NPA)

  • ( ) Endotracheal Intubation ETT/NTT: Size: _______ Mark: ______ cm Time: ______

  • ( ) Rigid Cervical Collar

  • ( ) Spinal Board / Manual In-Line Stabilization

  • Other: ____________________________________________________

B. Breathing and VentilationAssessment:

  • Respiratory Status: ( ) Normal ( ) Dyspnea ( ) Apneic

  • Tracheal Deviation: ( ) Midline ( ) Deviated Rt / Lt

  • Chest Expansion: ( ) Equal ( ) Unequal

  • Subcutaneous Emphysema: ( ) Rt ( ) Lt

  • Breath Sounds: ( ) Normal ( ) Decreased/Absent Rt / Lt / Both

  • Possible Pneumothorax: ( ) Rt ( ) Lt ( ) Both

  • Possible Hemothorax: ( ) Rt ( ) Lt ( ) Both

Management:

  • Oxygen Delivery: ( ) Mask at _____ LPM ( ) BVM at _____ LPM ( ) NRB at _____ LPM

  • ( ) Needle Decompression: Rt / Lt / Both (Site: ______ )

  • ( ) Chest Tube Insertion:


     Side: Rt / Lt


     Size: ______


     Mark: ______ cm at Skin


    Time: ______

  • ( ) 3-Sided Sterile Occlusive Dressing (if open pneumothorax)

  • ( ) Portable CXR / Ultrasound (e.g., eFAST)

  • Other: ____________________________________________________

C. Circulation with Hemorrhage ControlAssessment:

  • Pulse Quality: ( ) Full ( ) Weak ( ) Absent

  • BP: ______ mmHg (Repeat: ______ mmHg Time: ______)

  • Capillary Refill: ( ) <2 sec ( ) >2 sec

  • Active External Bleeding: ( ) Yes ( ) No

  • Pelvic Compression Test: ( ) Positive AP/Lateral ( ) Negative

  • Skin Perfusion (color, temperature): ________________________________

Management:

  • IV Access: ( ) Peripheral IV: #_____ G Rt / Lt ( ) IO Access

  • IV Fluids: Type: __________ Rate: ______ mL/hr

  • ( ) Direct Pressure to Bleeding Wound

  • ( ) Suture / Wound Closure

  • ( ) Tourniquet Placement: Limb: __________ Time: ______

  • Blood Products: ( ) PRC ( ) FFP ( ) Platelets ( ) MTP Protocol Initiated

  • Cardiac Monitoring ( ) Yes (Lead: ______ )

  • Labs: ( ) CBC ( ) BUN/Cr ( ) Electrolytes ( ) LFT ( ) Coag Panel ( ) Crossmatch

  • Other Interventions: ____________________________________________

D. Disability (Neurological Status)Assessment:

  • GCS: E____ V____ M____ Total: ______

  • Pupils:


     Rt: ______ mm Lt: ______ mm


     Reaction: ( ) Reactive ( ) Non-Reactive

  • Lateralizing Signs / Weakness: ( ) Rt ( ) Lt

  • Any Seizure Activity: ( ) Yes ( ) No

Management:

  • Consider Advanced Airway if GCS ≤ 8

  • ( ) Secure C-Spine Alignment

  • ( ) Glucose Check (DTX): __________ mg/dL

  • Other Interventions: ____________________________________________

E. Exposure/Environmental ControlAssessment:

  • Fully Expose the Patient: ( ) Yes

  • Log Roll: ( ) Normal Alignment ( ) Spinal Tenderness / Deformity

  • PR (Rectal Exam): ( ) Normal Tone ( ) Reduced Tone

  • Fresh Blood on Underclothes/Perineum: ( ) Yes ( ) No

  • Bulbocavernosus Reflex: ( ) Positive ( ) Negative

  • Perineum / External Genitalia: ( ) Normal ( ) Abnormal

Management:

  • ( ) Keep Patient Warm (Blankets, Warm IV Fluids)

  • ( ) NG/OG Tube Insertion: Time: ______

  • ( ) Foley’s Catheter Placement: Time: ______


    Urine Color: __________ Volume: ______ mL

  • Wound Care / Splinting of Fractures: _______________________________

  • Other Interventions: ____________________________________________

Additional Assessments/Secondary Survey (As Time/Condition Permits)

  • Head-to-Toe Examination Findings: _________________________________

  • Additional Imaging: ( ) CT ( ) MRI ( ) FAST Exam ( ) Other: __________

  • Additional Labs: _________________________________________________

  • Tetanus Prophylaxis: ( ) Given ( ) Not Given

  • Antibiotics: ( ) Given (Type: __________ ) ( ) Not Given

Prepared By: ________________________________________ (Name & Designation) Signatures/Approvals:

  • Physician: ____________________________________ Date/Time: ____________

  • Nurse: _______________________________________ Date/Time: ____________

  • Other: _______________________________________ Date/Time: ____________

Comments/Notes: ___________________________________________________

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Message for International Readers
Understanding My Medical Context in Thailand

By Uniqcret, M.D.
 

Dear readers,
 

My name is Uniqcret, which is my pen name used in all my medical writings. I am a Doctor of Medicine trained and currently practicing in Thailand, a developing country in Southeast Asia.
 

The medical training environment in Thailand is vastly different from that of Western countries. Our education system heavily emphasizes rote memorization—those who excel are often seen as "walking encyclopedias." Unfortunately, those who question, critically analyze, or solve problems efficiently may sometimes be overlooked, despite having exceptional clinical thinking skills.
 

One key difference is in patient access. In Thailand, patients can walk directly into tertiary care centers without going through a referral system or primary care gatekeeping. This creates an intense clinical workload for doctors and trainees alike. From the age of 20, I was already seeing real patients, performing procedures, and assisting in operations—not in simulations, but in live clinical situations. Long work hours, sometimes exceeding 48 hours without sleep, are considered normal for young doctors here.
 

Many of the insights I share are based on first-hand experiences, feedback from attending physicians, and real clinical practice. In our culture, teaching often involves intense feedback—what we call "โดนซอย" (being sliced). While this may seem harsh, it pushes us to grow stronger, think faster, and become more capable under pressure. You could say our motto is “no pain, no gain.”
 

Please be aware that while my articles may contain clinically accurate insights, they are not always suitable as direct references for academic papers, as some content is generated through AI support based on my knowledge and clinical exposure. If you wish to use the content for academic or clinical reference, I strongly recommend cross-verifying it with high-quality sources or databases. You may even copy sections of my articles into AI tools or search engines to find original sources for further reading.
 

I believe that my knowledge—built from real clinical experience in a high-intensity, under-resourced healthcare system—can offer valuable perspectives that are hard to find in textbooks. Whether you're a student, clinician, or educator, I hope my content adds insight and value to your journey.
 

With respect and solidarity,

Uniqcret, M.D.

Physician | Educator | Writer
Thailand

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