Reassessment of a patient begins with repeating the

The reassessment phase in the EMT patient assessment model starts with repeating the primary survey (also called the primary assessment), which includes:

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Disability (mental status)

Exposure/environment

The purpose is to identify any changes or deterioration in the patient’s life-threatening conditions, especially in dynamic or unstable patients. Only after this do EMTs check vitals and reevaluate secondary complaints.