Communication Formatting

Question 1

What does ISBAR stand for?

Answer 1

IDENTIFY
- Name
- Qualification
- Callsign
SITUATION
- Reason for call
- Concerns
BACKGROUND
- Time of onset
- Chief complaint
- History of chief complaint
- Pertinent medical history 
ASSESSMENT
- General impression
- Vital signs
- Physical findings
- Treatment provided
RECOMMENDATION
- Restate reason for call
- Discuss treatment plan and options

Question 2

What does ATMIST stand for?

Answer 2

AGE
- Age, Name, and Date of Birth
TIME
- Time of Onset of symptoms
- Time of Injury
MECHANISM
- Mechanism of Injury
- Medical Complaint
INJURIES
- Injuries/Exam Findings
SIGNS
- Vitals
- GCS
TREATMENTS
- Treatment Given

Question 3

What does AMBO stand for?

Answer 3

ALLERGIES
- Provide any allergies patient may have
MEDICATIONS
- Verbalize or provide list of medications pertinent to the care of the patient
BACKGROUND
- May include social history, family, or notable information
OTHER INFORMATION
- Any other information relevant to the ongoing care of the patient

Question 4

List the nine lines of the 9-Liner Medevac

Answer 4

Line 1: Location (Grid of pickup zone)
Line 2: Callsign & Freq
Line 3: Number of Patients/Precedence
Line 4: Special equipment required
Line 5: Number to be carried lying/sitting
Line 6: Security at pickup zone
Line 7: Pickup zone (PZ) Marking Method
Line 8: Number of patients by nationality/status
Line 9: Pickup zone (PZ) terrain/obstacles

Question 5

List the components of Line 4

Answer 5

A - None
B - Hoist (Winch)
C - Extrication
D - Ventilator

Question 6

List the components of Line 5

Answer 6

L - Litter
A - Ambulatory
E - Escorts (e.g. for child patient)

Question 7

List the components of Line 6

Answer 7

N - No enemy
P - Possible enemy
E - Enemy in area
X - Hot Pickup zone (Armed escort required)

Question 8

List the components of Line 7

Answer 8

A
B
C
D
E

Question 9

List the components of Line 8