ACRONYMS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Acronym for spotting a stroke?
A
F.A.S.T
Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficult
Time to call 911
2
Q
EMCAP
A
Environment Mechanism of injury (MOI) Count the number of patients Additional resources required Personal protective equipment
3
Q
AVPU
A
Alert
Responsive to Verbal stimuli
Responsive to Painful stimuli
Unresponsive
4
Q
SAMPLE
A
Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Past medical history Last oral intake Events leading up to emergency
5
Q
OPQRST
A
Onset Provocation Quality Region/Radiation Severity Time
6
Q
CLAPS-D
A
Contusions Lacerations Abrasions Penetrations Symmetry/Swelling Distension/Deformity
7
Q
TICS-D
A
Tenderness Instability (not moving how it should) Crepitus (sounds like broken bones) Subcutaneous Emphysema (air underneath skin) Distension/Deformity
8
Q
CSSM
A
Circulation
Sensation
Strength
Mobility
9
Q
PEARL
A
Pupils Equal And Reactive to Light
10
Q
LOA Questions (Level of Awareness)
A
Who - What is your name?
Where - Where are we right now?
When - What day/time of day is it?
11
Q
If the patients answers to the LOA questions are unclear what is the next course of action?
A
Possible head injury. Check Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
12
Q
AAA (Abdomen)
A
Abdominal
Aortic
Aneurism
13
Q
RICE (TX of Musculoskeletal)
A
Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevate
14
Q
JVD
A
Jugular
Vein
Distension
15
Q
TX
A
Treatment
