ems acronyms Flashcards
ABC
airway
breathing
circulation
PERRL
pupils are equally round and reactive to light
NRB
nonrebreather mask
OPA
oropharyngeal
NPA
nasopharyngeal
BVM
bag valve mask
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
AED
automated external defibrillation
V-FIB
ventricular fibrillationV
V-TACH
ventricular tachycardia
BSI
body substance isolation
PPE
personal protective equipment
AVPU
alert
verbal
pain
unresponsive
IRC
impression of patient
responsiveness
chief complaint
RRQ
rate
rhythm
quality
CCT
color
condition
temperature
DEF
determine patient priority
exposes area of complaint
focused physical examination
SAMPLE
sign/symptoms
allergies
medications
past medical history
last oral intake
events leading up
OPQRSTI
onset
provoke
quality
radiates
severity
time
interventions
AEIOU-TIPS
alcohol
epilepsy
insulin
overdose/oxygen
uremia
trauma
infection
psychosis
stroke
FAST-G
face
arm drift
speech
time
glucose
A&OX4
alert and orientated x4
AMS
altered mental status
MI
myocardial infraction
CHF
congestive heart failure
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
PMS
pulse
motor
sensory
DCAP-BLS-TIC
deformities
contusions
abrasion, avulsion, amputations
penetrations, punctures
burns
lacerations
swelling
tenderness
instability
crepitus
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
HEENT
head
eyes
ears
nose
throat
JVD
jugular vein distention
SLUDGE
salvation
lacrimation
urination
defaction
gastric upset
DNR
do not resuscitate
