Paramedicine Pneumonics

What does the APGAR pneumonic stand for?

Appearance

Pulse

Grimace

Activity

Respirations

What does DRc ABCDE pneumonic stand for?

Danger

Response

Catastrophic haemorrhage

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Disability

Expose/examine/ environment

What does the BEFAST pneumonic stand for?

Balance

Eyes

Face

Arms

Speech

Time (critical)

What does the TWELVES FLAPS pneumonic stand for?

Tracheal deviation

Wounds and bleeding

Surgical emphysema

Laryngeal crepitus/injury

Veins distended in neck

Expose and examine the chest

Feel

Look

Auscultate

Percuss

Search back and sides

What does the SAMPLE pneumonic stand for?

Signs and symptoms

Allergies

Medication

Past medical history

Last oral intake

Events leading up to presentation/injury

What does JAMTHREADS stand for?

Jaundice

Anaemia

Myocardial infarction

Tuberculosis/thyroid disorders

Hypertension

Rheumatic fever

Epilepsy

Asthma

Diabetes

Stroke sickle cell

What does SOCRATES stand for?

Site

Onset

Character

Radiation

Associated signs & symptoms

Timing

Exacerbation or relief

Severity

What does OPQRST stand for in terms of pain?

Onset

Provocation

Quality

Radiates

Severity

Timing

What does ACVPU stand for in terms of consciousness?

Alert

Confusion

Voice

Pain

Unresponsive

What are the 4 Hs and 4 Ts regarding resuscitation?

What does HOTT stand for regarding traumatic cardiac arrest?

What does ASHICE stand for regarding info exchange?

What does the METHANE pneumonic stand for in taking paperwork after handover?

Major or significant incident declared / standby

Exact location

Type of incident

Hazards

Access and egress

Number of patients and severities

Emergency services on scene and required

When taking ROS (Review of systems)

What 7 systems should you take into consideration?

Neurological

Cardiovascular

Respiratory

Gastrointestinal

Respiratory

Genitourinary

Musculoskeletal

Integumentary

What is the documentation structure that medical professionals should follow when taking a history?

(11 steps)

PC: Presenting complaint

HPC: History of presenting complaint

PMHx: Previous medical history

PSHx: Previous surgical history

Allergies

DHx: Drug history

SHx: Social history: care / home setup (including layout of house), smoking, alcohol

FHx: Family history

ROS: Review of systems (neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary,musculoskeletal, integumentary)

IMP: Impression

Plan: Treatment plan