Handover

Question 1

I (MIST_AMBO)

Answer 1

Identification (Name, DOB, sex, gender, Address, Phone number)

eg Harley Davidson, DOB is 24/July/2000, Male

Question 2

(I) M (IST-AMBO)

Answer 2

Mechanics/Medical complaint (What happened - why are they a patient)

eg. He fell off his motorcycle on the corner approximately 30 minutes ago and hit his head, arm and Right leg on the road

Question 3

(IM) I (ST-AMBO)

Answer 3

Injuries/Information (what are the injuries related to the complaint

eg Broken Leg, missing flesh from arm, possible concussion)

Question 4

(IMI) S (T-AMBO)

Answer 4

Signs / Symptoms (Relevant vital signs and symptoms recorded for the patient)

eg, Bone protruding from the leg, Unevenly dilated eyes, BP racing

Question 5

(IMIS) T (-AMBO)

Answer 5

Treatment / Trends (What have you done for the patient

eg. Stopped bleeding with bandage, BP has been increasing

Question 6

(IMIST) -A (MBO)

Answer 6

Allergies (Does the patient have any allergies and if so, what happens)

eg. Allergic to peanuts, anaphylactic.

Question 7

(IMIST-A) M (BO)

Answer 7

Medications (What medication does the patient regularly take and with what frequency)

eg No regular medication

Question 8

(IMIST-AM) B (O)

Answer 8

Background (Does the patient have any current or past medical conditions related to the current symptoms)

eg has been having dizzy spells recently

Question 9

(IMIST-AMB) O

Answer 9

Other useful information (anything else worth knowing such as family relationships, religious norms, fears, information that they want you to know)

eg He is scared of needles