This chapter from Outdoor Emergency Care: A Patroller's Guide to Medical Care (6th edition) emphasizes a systematic approach to evaluating individuals in emergency situations. It details five critical steps: scene size-up, primary patient assessment, history taking, secondary patient assessment, and reassessment, ensuring no crucial medical information is overlooked. The text provides specific objectives for OEC Technicians, including demonstrating assessment techniques, understanding the importance of controlling major bleeding as a first step, and differentiating between signs and symptoms. Additionally, it lists essential key terms and offers detailed explanations of how to assess vital signs, perform physical examinations, and utilize mnemonics like SAMPLE and OPQRST to gather comprehensive patient history and manage critical situations effectively.

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