Principles of assessment for ems chapter 11

The document discusses performing a detailed physical examination (DPE) on trauma patients. It describes examining the patient head-to-toe, or toe-to-head for children, assessing various body areas for injuries like soft tissue wounds, fractures, or internal bleeding. The DPE is only conducted if time permits and after addressing any life-threatening conditions. It provides guidelines for examining each body region and documenting examination findings.