Assessment Tools. Flashcards
What does DCAP-BTLS address?
A mnemonic for addressing visible injury:
Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Punctures/Penetrations
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
What does SAMPLE address?
A mnemonic for assessing patient history:
Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent Past History
Last Oral Intake
Events Leading To…
What does OPQRST address?
A mnemonic for addressing pain:
Onset
Provocation/Palliation
Quality
Region/Radiation
Severity
Timing
What does MARCH address?
A mnemonic for addressing combat trauma under TCCC protocol:
Massive Hemorrhage
Airway
Respiration
Circulation
Head Injuries/Hypothermia
What does E-PAWS-B address?
A mnemonic for addressing follow on actions during CASEVAC care under TCCC protocol:
Eyes
Pain Management
Antibiotics
Wounds
Splinting
Burns
What does RAVINES address?
A mnemonic for addressing patients during extended or austere care under TCCC protocol:
Resuscitation/Reduce Tourniquets
Airway and Cric Care
Ventilate or Oxygenate
Initiate Telemedicine
Nursing Care
Environmental Considerations
Surgical Procedures
What does HITMAN address?
A mnemonic for addressing nursing care in austere or extended care:
Hydration
Infection
Tubes
Medications
Analgesia
Nutrition
What is the Pediatric Assessment Triangle?
Appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin.
What is the triad of signs referred to as Cushing Reflex?
Increased Systolic Blood Pressure, bradycardia, and central neurogenic hyperventilation.
What does PERRL-A address?
A mnemonic for addressing pupillary response:
Pupils are
Equal
Round and
Reactive to
Light and
Accommodating (can move in a coordinated fashion to look at an object).
What does AVPU address?
A mnemonic for addressing patient responsiveness:
Alert (awake and speaking)
Verbal (responds to voice only)
Pain (responds to painful stimuli)
Unresponsive
For an Alert patient, what does “A&O” refer to and how is it used?
A&O stands for “Alert and Oriented,” expressed as a number from
1 to 4, by asking a series of questions: who are you, where are you, what day/time is it, and what happened to you? (Person, place, time, and event)
What is the GEMS diamond and what does it address?
A mnemonic for addressing geriatric assessments:
Geriatric
Environment
Medical assessment
Social network
What does the FAILURE acronym address?
A mnemonic for addressing risks around rescue efforts:
Failure to understand or underestimating the rescue environment
Additional medical implications not considered
Inadequate rescue skills
Lack of teamwork and experience
Underestimating logistical needs
Rescue vs recovery not considered
Equipment not mastered
