acronyms Flashcards
1
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body examination
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DCAP BTLS D: deformities C: contusions A: Abrasions P: Punctures, penetrations B: burns T: tenderness L: lacerations S: swelling
2
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eye examination
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COBBLES: C: contacts (in eyes) O: objects protruding from eye B: bloody sclera B: blood surrounding the eyeball L: lacerations E: extrusions S: swelling
PERRL P: Pupils E: equal R: round and R: react to L: light
3
Q
neck
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JVD:
J: jugular
V: venous
D: distention
4
Q
Abdomen
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TRD:
T: tenderness
R: rigidity
D: distention
5
Q
weapon malfunction
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SPORTS S: slap the magazine P: pull the charging handle O: observe the chamber R: release the charging handle T: tap the forward assist S: squeeze the trigger
6
Q
skin examination
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CCT
C: color
C: condition
T: Temp
7
Q
responsiveness
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AVPU A: alert V: verbal P: painful stimuli U: unresponsive
8
Q
equipment and materials
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DEC
D: defects
E: expiration
C: contamination
9
Q
history
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AMPLE A: allergies M: meds P: past med hx L: last oral intake E: events leading up to the injury
10
Q
ongoing assessment
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IFIVE I: initial assessment F: focused assessment I: interventions V: vitals E: evacuation category
11
Q
vitals
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BRPPS B: BP R: respiration P: pulse P: PERRL S: skin CCT
12
Q
posterior/anal exam
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BUDS B: blood U: urine D: defecation S: secretion
13
Q
circulation/neuro
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PMS
P: pulse
M: motor
S: sensation
14
Q
CSF
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Cerebral Spinal fluid
15
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Joint exam
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TIC:
T: tenderness
I: instability
C: crepitus
