EMT Basic · Chapter 24 · Sequence
Gynecologic Emergencies
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EMT priorities in a sexual assault response
Order EMT priorities for an alleged sexual assault patient.
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- 1Ensure scene safety; coordinate with law enforcement as appropriate
- 2Discourage washing, eating, drinking, or changing clothes when feasible
- 3Transport to a SANE-capable receiving facility
- 4Provide a private, calm setting and a same-gender provider when possible
- 5Address life-threatening injuries first; otherwise limit physical exam to what is medically necessary
- 6Document objective findings using the patient's own words; avoid speculation