acronyms Flashcards
PENMAN
used for scene size up. Personal/Partner/Peeper safety.
Environmental hazard.
Number of patients.
MOI/NOI.
(need for) Additional resources.
Need for extrication.
DCAP-BTLS
used for assessments of each area of the body.
Deformity
Contusion
Abrasions
Punctures or Penetrations
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
TIC
used for ?
Tenderness
Instability
Crepitus
OPQRST
used to assess patients
Onset
Provokes/Palliates
Quality
Region/Radiation
Severity
Time
AVPU
used to assess patient LOC (illicit response then move onto PPPT to assess orientation)
Alert
Verbal stimuli
Painful stimuli
Unresponsive
BSI
sub-category of PPE
Body
Substance
Isolation
PPPT
used to assess patient orientation/mental status
Person
Place
Purpose
Time
SAMPLE
used for primary patient assessment
Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Meds
Past pertinent medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading up to
PMSC
used for ?
Pulse
Motor
Sensory/Sensation
Capillary refill
DR GERM
used for abdominal exams
Distention
Rigidity
Guarding
Evisceration
Rebound tenderness
pulsating Mass
AMA
Against Medical Advice
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
PRO-BELLSS
vital signs
Pulse
Respirations
Oxygen saturation levels/pulse Ox
Blood pressure
Eyes
LOC
Lung sounds
Skin signs + cap refill
Sugar/glucose reading
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
C/C
Chief Complaint
