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EMT-B Acronyms from Orange Book

Commun­ica­tions & Docume­ntation

SBAT
GRIEV_ING
CHART
SOAP
SAFR
Situation
Gather
Chief Complaint / Concern
Subjective
Search
Background
Resources
History
Objective
Alert
Assessment
Identify
Assess­ments
Assessment
File
Treatment
Educate
Rx (Treat­ments)
Plan
Reconcile
 
Verify
Transport
 
Space
 
Inquire
 
Nuts & Bolts
 
Give

Patient Assessment

AVPU
SAMPLE
OPQRST
DCAP-BTLS
GEMS
Awake and alert
Signs and symptoms
Onset
Deformity
Geriatric Patients
Resposive to verbal stimuli
Allergies
Provoc­ati­on/­pal­liation
Contusions
Enviro­nmental Assessment
Responsive to pain
Medica­tions
Quality
Abrasions
Medical Assessment
Unresp­onsive
Pertinent past medical history
Region­/ra­diation
Punctures
Social Assessment
 
Last known
Severity
Burns
 
Events leading up to injury­/il­lness
Timing
Tenderness
     
Lacera­tions
     
Swelling

Toxicology

SLUDGEM
DUMBELS
Saliva­tion, sweating
Diarrhea
Lacrim­ation (excessive tearing of eyes)
Urination
Urination
Miosis (const­riction of pupils), muscle weakness
Defeca­tion, drooling, diarrhea
Bradyc­ardia, bronch­ospasm, bronch­orrhea (discharge of muscus from lungs)
Gastic upset & cramps
Emesis (vomiting)
Emesis (vomiting)
Lacrim­ation (excessive tearing of eyes)
Muscle twitching, myosis (pinpoint pupils)
Seizures, saliva­tion, sweating

Neurologic Emerge­ncies

AEIOU TIPS
Alcohol
Epilepsy, Endocrine, Electr­olytes
Insulin
Opiods & Other Drugs
Uremia (Kidney Failure)
Tramua, Temper­ature
Infection
Poisoning, Psycho­genic Causes
Shock, Stroke, Seizure, Syncope, Space-­Occ­upying Lesion, Subara­chnoid Hemmorhage

Vehicle Extric­ation & Special Rescue

FAILURE
Failure to understand the enviro­nment or undere­sti­mating it
Additional medical problems not considered
Inadequate rescue skills
Lack of teamwork or experience
Undere­sti­mating the logistics of the incident
Rescue versus reccovery mode not considered
Equipment not mastered
 

Team Approach to Healthcare

PACE
Probe
Alert
Challenge
Emergency

Medical Overview

4Ms Framework
What Matters
Medication
Mentation
Mobility

Trauma

MARCH
Massive hemorrhage
Airway
Respir­ations
Circul­ation
Head injury, hypoth­ermia

Airway & Ventil­ation Management

BE MAGIC
Perform bag-mask preoxy­gen­ation
Evaluate for airway diffic­ulties
Manipulate the patient
Attempt first-pass intubation
Use a supraGlottic airway if unable to intubate
Confirm successful intubation / Correct any issues

Respir­atory Emerge­ncies

PASTE
Progre­ssion
Associated Chest Pain
Sputum
Talking Tiredness
Exercise Tolerance

Soft Tissue Injuries

RICES
Rest
Ice
Compre­ssion
Elevation
Splinting

Obstetrics & Neonatal Care

APGAR
Appearance
Pulse
Grimmace or Irrita­bility
Activity or Muscle Tone
Respir­ations

Patients with Special Challenges

DOPE
CHILD ABUSE
TEN 4 FACES p
Displa­cement
Consis­tency of the injury with the child's devlop­mental age
TEN bruising on torso, ears, or neck
Obstru­ction
History incons­istent with injury
4 bruising anywhere on infant 4 months old or younger
Pneumo­thorax
Inappr­opriate parental concerns
FACES bruising on frenulum (narrow strip of tissue that joins upper lip to gums), angle of the jaw, cheeks, eyelids, or subcon­jun­ctivae
Equipment
Lack of superv­ision
p patterned bruising such as belt, hand, or other tool marks
 
Delay in seeking care
 
Affect (body language)
 
Bruises of varying ages
 
Unusual injury patterns
 
Suspicious circum­stances
 
Enviro­nmental clues
   
 

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