HIRAID

Question 1

History

Answer 1

• The process of collecting details about why the patient has presented and relevant background information about the patient

Question 2

Identify red flags

Answer 2

• Historical or physiological indicators of urgency that identify potential or actual threat to life or limb, highlighting the need for timely escalation of care

Question 3

Assessment

Answer 3

• Comprehensive physical examination, prioritised to ensure life threatening conditions are identified first, followed by focus assessments guided by the presenting problem

Question 4

Intervention

Answer 4

• The delivery of appropriate and prioritised interventions based on historical and physical assessment findings

Question 5

Diagnostics

Answer 5

• The ordering, performing and reviewing of further investigations including pathology and diagnostic imaging

Question 6

SAMPLE acronym

Answer 6

• Signs and symptoms
• Allergies
• Medications
• Past history
• Last oral intake
• Events leading up to the illness/injury