Acronyms Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
What is the date node
A
The Sinus node
2
Q
What is an ETHANE report?
A
Exact location Type of incident Hazards Access to location Number of patients Emergency services provided
3
Q
AVPU
A
Alert
Voice
Pain
response
4
Q
LOC
A
Level of consciously
5
Q
DRABCDE
A
Danger Response Airway Breathing Circulation Disability AVPU Exposure/Environment
6
Q
AEIOU TIPS
A
Alcohol, acidosis
Endocrine, epilepsy, electrolitos, encephalopathy
Insulin
Opiates, overuse
Uremia/underuse
Trauma
Infections
7
Q
What are all the acronyms for CLS105?
A
ETHANE DRABCDE - COACHED - AVPU SAMPLE OPQRST IPPA HEAD TO TOE VITALS HISTORY IMISTAMBOo
8
Q
SAMPLE
A
Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Past medical history Last feed Events leading up to Illness
9
Q
OPQRST
A
Onset Provocation (what makes it worse) Quality (dull, sharp,) Radiates Severity (1 - 10) Time (when did this happen)
10
Q
What are thee important vital signs?
A
BP: 120/80 RR: 12-20 HR: 60-80 SPO2: 92-96 Temp: 36.5 - 37.5 BGL: 4-6 GCS: 15 ECG: nSR Eyes: dilating Skins: not clamy or sweaty
11
Q
IPPA
A
Inspect (visual inspection: use of accessory muscles, barrel chest, signs of surgery, lacerations)
Palpate: feel for rise and fall or lungs, symmetry and expansion
Percuss: finger between ribs
Auscultate: audio (crackles, wheeze, strider)
