EMT Acronyms Flashcards

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PENMAN

A

PPE
Enviromental hazards
Number of Patients
Mechinism of injury / Natue of illness (MOI/MOI)
Additional resources
Need for extrication / c-spine

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2
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AxO - PPTE

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Person
Place
Time
Event

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3
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SAMPLE

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Signs/Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading up to

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4
Q

OPQRST

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Onset
Provocation
Quality
Radiation
Severity
Time

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5
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PASTE

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Provoke
Associated chest pain
Sputum production (color)
Talking / tiredness
Exacerbation

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6
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PRBELLS

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Pulse
Respirations
Blood pressure
Eyes
Lung sounds
Level of consciousness
Skin signs

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7
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DCAP-BTLS

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Deformities
Contusion
Abrasions
Punctures / penetrations
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Burns
Tenderness
Laceration
Swelling

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8
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AVPU

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Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive

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9
Q

XABC

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eXsanguination
Airway
Breathing
Circulation

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10
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AEIOU-TIPS

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Alcohol / drugs
Endocrine
Insulin
Overdose
Uremia
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Trauma
Infection
Psychiatric
Shock

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11
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APGAR

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Apperance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity
Respirations

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12
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RICE

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Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate

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13
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TERDS

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Tenderness
Evisceration
Rigidity
Distention
Swelling

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