ALTERED MENTAL STATUS                                                                                                            SOG 9.3

Basic

I. Initial Assessment

Assess ABC's while protecting airway.
Administer oxygen or use bag valve mask, if needed.
Consider Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA).
II. Focused History and Physical Exam
Identity mechanism of injury or reason for altered LOC (diabetic, shock, seizure, overdose)
Obtain history.
Perform neurological examination of all extremities.
III. Ongoing Assessment
Monitor airway during transport for changes.