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    Examination and Stabilization Measures

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    The document outlines steps for a complete examination and stabilization of a patient, including looking at the entire body systematically from head to toe and front to back to check for any abnormalities or restricted movement, listening to the patient describe any pain, numbness or other issues, and palpating or feeling specific body areas including the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, shoulders, arms, legs and back while observing the patient's reactions to help identify potential injuries.

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    The document outlines steps for a complete examination and stabilization of a patient, including looking at the entire body systematically from head to toe and front to back to check for any abnormalities or restricted movement, listening to the patient describe any pain, numbness or other issues, and palpating or feeling specific body areas including the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, shoulders, arms, legs and back while observing the patient's reactions to help identify potential injuries.

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    Technical english for paramedics

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    The document outlines steps for a complete examination and stabilization of a patient, including looking at the entire body systematically from head to toe and front to back to check for any abnormalities or restricted movement, listening to the patient describe any pain, numbness or other issues, and palpating or feeling specific body areas including the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, shoulders, arms, legs and back while observing the patient's reactions to help identify potential injuries.

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    Jason Barahona
    The document outlines steps for a complete examination and stabilization of a patient, including looking at the entire body systematically from head to toe and front to back to check for any abnormalities or restricted movement, listening to the patient describe any pain, numbness or other issues, and palpating or feeling specific body areas including the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, shoulders, arms, legs and back while observing the patient's reactions to help identify potential injuries.

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    COMPLETE EXAMINATION AND ESTABILIZATION MEASURES

    As in the initial examination, in the complete examination you should follow a systematic sequence, (head-to-toe, front-and-backand-sides):

    5. shoulders and arms; 6. legs; 7. back

    LOOK
    Look at all areas on all sides of the body. In particular: search for any abnormalities such as deformities and restricted movement; Look at any reaction of the casualty during palpation.

    LISTEN
    Listen to the casualtys complaints of pain, limb numbness, cold, etc

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