Radio Medical Flashcards
1
Q
How do i contact Radio medical?
A
By calling the coastguard on VHF Ch 16 or by telephone and asking for radiomedical
The coastguard will forward the call to a doctor
Complete ATMIST and AMPLE forms for submission to the doctor
2
Q
What does the Medical reporting acronym ATMIST stand for?
A
A ge
T ime
M echanism of Injury
I njuries or Illness
S igns
T reatments
3
Q
What vital signs should be monitored?
A
- Respiratory rate
- Respirator effort
- Pulse rate
- Blood Pressure
- Oxygen Saturation
- Pupils diameter
- Patients colour
- Temperature
- Blood Sugar
10 Consciousness (AVPU)
4
Q
What does the medical acronym AMPLE stand for?
A
A llergies
M edications
P revious medical history
L ast meal or oral intake
E vents leading to injury or illness
