SEXUAL ABUSE / ASSAULT
ALL LEVELS
DESIGNATION OF CONDITION
The patient has been forcefully exploited by another person(s). The force used may be physical violence, threats, mental manipulation, or other forms of psychological force.
EMPHASIS ON PATIENT CARE
Supportive care, management of associated trauma
1. Primary Management - Assess ABC’s and manage as indicated.
2. Secondary Management - History, physical exam, vital signsT
3. Treat all life threats as indicated.
4. Protect the scene and preserve evidence in cooperation with law enforcement.
5. Encourage patient not to bathe, douche, or change clothes.
6. Do not allow more people than necessary for patient care in contact with the patient or on the scene.
7. This may be a highly emotional and volatile situation; be sure your physical examination and treatments are clearly documented on the PCR.
8. Obtain only information needed to treat the patient. Do not attempt to investigate the crime.
9. Transport decisions will be patient dependent.
ALL LEVELS
DESIGNATION OF CONDITION
The patient has been forcefully exploited by another person(s). The force used may be physical violence, threats, mental manipulation, or other forms of psychological force.
EMPHASIS ON PATIENT CARE
Supportive care, management of associated trauma
1. Primary Management - Assess ABC’s and manage as indicated.
2. Secondary Management - History, physical exam, vital signsT
3. Treat all life threats as indicated.
4. Protect the scene and preserve evidence in cooperation with law enforcement.
5. Encourage patient not to bathe, douche, or change clothes.
6. Do not allow more people than necessary for patient care in contact with the patient or on the scene.
7. This may be a highly emotional and volatile situation; be sure your physical examination and treatments are clearly documented on the PCR.
8. Obtain only information needed to treat the patient. Do not attempt to investigate the crime.
9. Transport decisions will be patient dependent.