Acronyms and Assessments Flashcards
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Scene Size-Up (PENMAN)
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Precautions Environment (scene safe) Number of pts Mechanism or nature of illness Additional help Needs C-spine?
2
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Initial/Primary Assessment (GACAT)
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General impression (age, sex) Alertness (AVPU, GCS) Chief complaint ABCs - life threats? Transport decision
3
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GCS: Eyes
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Eyes open: 4 Spontaneously 3 Verbal 2 Pain 1 No response
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GCS: Verbal
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5 Oriented 4 Confused, but answers questions 3 Inappropriate responses 2 Incomprehensible 1 No response
5
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DCAPBTLS
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Deformities Contusions Abrasions Punctures Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling
6
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GCS: Motor
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6 Obeys commands 5 Purposeful response 4 Withdraws from pain 3 Abnormal flexion, decorticate posture 2 Extensor response, decerebrate posture 1 No motor response
7
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SAMPLE History
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Signs/symptoms: Onset Provocation Quality Radiation/History Severity Time Interventions
Allergies Medications Past history Last oral intake Events prior
8
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5 Patient Rights
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Pt Med Dose Route Time (Exp)
plus contraindications
9
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Epi Standing Order
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Assist pt in the admin of their own pen to deliver .3 mg of epi
