EMS Acronyms Flashcards
1
Q
BSI
A
Body Substance Isolation
2
Q
LOC
A
Level of Consciousness
3
Q
AVPU
A
Alert Verbal Painful Unresponsive
4
Q
ILABCAB (When doing Primary Survey)
A
Inline stabilization LOC Airway Breathing Circulation Arterial Bleeding Bare the chest
5
Q
MOI
A
Indication for Trauma
Mechanism of Injury
6
Q
NOI
A
Indication For Medical Emergency
Nature of Illness
7
Q
GCS
A
Glascow Coma Scale
8
Q
DCAPBTLS
A
For Physical Exam: Deformities Crepitus/Contusions Abrasions Punctures/Penetration Burns Tenderness Laceration Swelling
9
Q
SAMPLE
A
Comes in handy when taking patient history and focused exam:
Signs/symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake/last menstrual cycle/Last bowel movement
Events leading to illness/injury
10
Q
OPQRST
A
Onset Provokes Quality Radiates Severity Time
11
Q
CPRGLOBES
A
The following acronym will help you remember all of your vital signs (V/S): Cap Refill/Capnography Pulse Respirations Glucose/GCS Lung sounds Oxygenation (pulse ox) Blood pressure Eyes Skin
12
Q
PERRLA
A
When assessing Pupils use the PERRLA method: Pupils Equal Round Reactive to Light with Aggregate gaze
13
Q
APGAR
A
For newborns after delivery and Nine minutes after Appearance Pulse Grimace Activity Respirations
14
Q
FLACC
A
Face Legs Activity Crying Consolability
