body examination
DCAP BTLS D: deformities C: contusions A: Abrasions P: Punctures, penetrations B: burns T: tenderness L: lacerations S: swelling
eye examination
COBBLES: C: contacts (in eyes) O: objects protruding from eye B: bloody sclera B: blood surrounding the eyeball L: lacerations E: extrusions S: swelling
PERRL P: Pupils E: equal R: round and R: react to L: light
neck
JVD:
J: jugular
V: venous
D: distention
Abdomen
TRD:
T: tenderness
R: rigidity
D: distention
weapon malfunction
SPORTS S: slap the magazine P: pull the charging handle O: observe the chamber R: release the charging handle T: tap the forward assist S: squeeze the trigger
skin examination
CCT
C: color
C: condition
T: Temp
responsiveness
AVPU A: alert V: verbal P: painful stimuli U: unresponsive
equipment and materials
DEC
D: defects
E: expiration
C: contamination
history
AMPLE A: allergies M: meds P: past med hx L: last oral intake E: events leading up to the injury
ongoing assessment
IFIVE I: initial assessment F: focused assessment I: interventions V: vitals E: evacuation category
vitals
BRPPS B: BP R: respiration P: pulse P: PERRL S: skin CCT
posterior/anal exam
BUDS B: blood U: urine D: defecation S: secretion
circulation/neuro
PMS
P: pulse
M: motor
S: sensation
CSF
Cerebral Spinal fluid
Joint exam
TIC:
T: tenderness
I: instability
C: crepitus
patient assessment
BIG:
B: BSI
I: Initial assessment
G: general impression
BSI
Body Substance Isolation
NPA
NasoPharyngeal Airway
NCD
Needle Chest Decompression
ABC’s for TCCC
Airway Breathing Circulation Decision (of transport) Evacuation status Focused Exam Get Vitals History Ink 'em Juice 'em Keep 'em warm Leaving