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A comprehensive overview of essential mnemonics and protocols used in emergency medical care. It covers key concepts such as the abcde approach to patient assessment, the avpu scale for evaluating consciousness, the dcap-btls mnemonic for identifying injuries, the sample questions for gathering patient history, the opqrst mnemonic for assessing symptoms, the fries framework for obtaining patient consent, and the soap note structure for documenting patient care. Additionally, the document introduces the sbar handoff communication tool. This resource is valuable for healthcare professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding the fundamental principles and practices of emergency medical response.
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Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure AVPU Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive DCAP-BTLS deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling SAMPLE questions Signs and symptoms, allergies, medication, past medical history, last oral intake (food or drink), events leading up to the emergency. OPQRST Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Timeline Patient Consent FRIES freely given reversible informed enthusiastic Specific SOAP Notes Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (Medical if necessary) SBAR Patient handoff situation background Assessment Recommendation