ACRONYMS Flashcards
1
Q
SAMPLE
A
signs & symptoms allergies medications past medical hx last oral intake events leading to
2
Q
SOCRATES
A
site onset character radiates associated symptoms time exacerbating factors severity/score
3
Q
TWELVE
A
tracheal deviation wounds emphysema laryngeal crepitus venous engorgement exclude pneumothorax
4
Q
ATMIST
A
age time mechanism (moi) injuries signs treatment
5
Q
METHANE
A
major incident declared exact location type of incident hazards present access number, type, severity of casualties emergency services present
6
Q
DCAP - BTLS
A
deformities contusions abrasions punctures - burns tenderness lacerations swelling
7
Q
Beck’s Triad
A
JVD, muffled heart sounds, low BP
8
Q
PERLA
A
pupils equal reacting to light and accommodation
9
Q
TIA
A
transient
ischemic
attack
10
Q
NICE
A
national
institute for health
care
excellence
11
Q
FAST
A
face
arm
speech
time test
12
Q
ROSIER
A
recognition of stroke in emergency room
13
Q
COMA
A
clothes off
oxygen on
monitoring
access (iv)
14
Q
IPPA
A
inspection
palpation
percussion
auscultation
15
Q
TICLS
A
tone interactivity consolability look/gaze speech/cry
