Mnumonics Flashcards
The EOC
The Emergency Operations Centre
normal Hand over remembered by what mnemonic
SBAR
SBAR stands for what
Situation
Back ground
Assessment
Recommendations
Situation in SBAR what things to say
Identify yourself and role
Identify patient name age
Reason you have come into contact
Outline your concerns
Background section of SBAR things in this section
Reason why Pt called for help
History
SAMPLER
Assessment section of SBAR things in this section
Vital signs
Clinical impression and concerns
Recommendations section of SBAR things in this section
Explain what you need and time frame
Make suggestions
Clarify expectations
Trauma handover
ATMIST
ATMIST stands for what
Age Time of incident Moi mechanism of injury Injuries Signs and symptoms obs Treatment given ETA estimate time of arrival
Breaking bad news what mnemonic
SPIKES
SPIKES S stands for what
S setting up
Consider what you can do in preparation, do not begin without a plan
SPIKES P stands for what
Perception
Try gain an understanding of what relatives think is going on
SPIKES I stands for what
Invitation
How much does the relative want to know
SPIKES K stands for what
Knowledge don’t use complex medical terms
SPIKES E stands for what
Emotion and Empathy
Use empathy
Don’t give false hope
