Mental health and HSP Emergency

Question 1

What does the pneumonic CARES stand for?

Answer 1

Contain the person

Approach from the front

Reduce distractions

Explain what you were doing

Slow everything down

Question 2

What does the pneumonic CAMERAS stand for?

Answer 2

Contain

Ambulance

Monitor vital signs

Explain

Relay information

ABD (=A&E)

Sedation (Healthcare sedation to reduce overdrive and restrain)

Question 3

What does the pneumonic SAMPLE mean when it comes to 1st aid?

Answer 3

S - symptoms and signs

A - allergies

M - medication

P - Past medical history

L - Last ins and outs

E - Events leading up to situation

Question 4

ATMIST is a n emergency services handover template but what does ATMIST stand for?

Answer 4

A - Age

T - there Time by of the incident or onset of symptoms

M - Medical complaint

I - Injuries or condition

S - States - (heart Rate / oxygen

T - Treatments