Acronyms

Trauma - (D.C.A.P.B.T.L.S)

Deformity

Contusions

Abrasions

Penetrations & Punctures

Burns

Tenderness

Lacerations

Swelling & Symmetry

Patient History (S.A.M.P.L.E)

Signs & Symptoms

Allergies

Medications

Past Pertinent Medical History

Last Oral Intake/Bowel Movement/Urination/Menstruation

Events leading up to Injury or Illness

Pain ( O.P.Q.R.S.T.I)

Onset of the event

Provocation

Quality of Pain

Radiation/Region

Severity

Time

Intervention

Mental Status ( A.V.P.U)

Alert

Verbal

Pain

Unresponsive

Stroke Scale (B.E.F.A.S.T)

Balance

Eyes

Facial Weakness

Arm Weakness

Speech

Time

PMS/CMS

Pulse or Circulation

Motor

Sensory

Difficulty Breathing (P.A.S.T.E)

Provocation / Progression

Associated Chest Pain

Sputum Production

Talking Tiredness

Exercise Tolerance

Altered Mental Status (A.E.I.O.U.T.I.P.S)

Alcohol

Epilepsy(Seizures)

Insulin(Hypo/Hyper-Glycemia)

Overdose

Urema

Trauma / Temperature

Infection

Poisoning / Psychiatric

Shock / Stroke