EMT-B Acronyms from Orange Book
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SBAT
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GRIEV_ING
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CHART
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SOAP
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SAFR
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Situation
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Gather
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Chief Complaint / Concern
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Subjective
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Search
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Background
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Resources
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History
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Objective
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Alert
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Assessment
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Identify
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Assessments
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Assessment
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File
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Treatment
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Educate
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Rx (Treatments)
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Plan
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Reconcile
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Verify
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Transport
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Space
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Inquire
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Nuts & Bolts
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Give
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AVPU
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SAMPLE
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OPQRST
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DCAP-BTLS
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GEMS
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Awake and alert
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Signs and symptoms
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Onset
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Deformity
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Geriatric Patients
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Resposive to verbal stimuli
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Allergies
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Provocation/palliation
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Contusions
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Environmental Assessment
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Responsive to pain
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Medications
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Quality
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Abrasions
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Medical Assessment
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Unresponsive
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Pertinent past medical history
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Region/radiation
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Punctures
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Social Assessment
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Last known
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Severity
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Burns
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Events leading up to injury/illness
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Timing
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Tenderness
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Lacerations
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Swelling
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SLUDGEM
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DUMBELS
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Salivation, sweating
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Diarrhea
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Lacrimation (excessive tearing of eyes)
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Urination
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Urination
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Miosis (constriction of pupils), muscle weakness
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Defecation, drooling, diarrhea
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Bradycardia, bronchospasm, bronchorrhea (discharge of muscus from lungs)
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Gastic upset & cramps
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Emesis (vomiting)
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Emesis (vomiting)
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Lacrimation (excessive tearing of eyes)
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Muscle twitching, myosis (pinpoint pupils)
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Seizures, salivation, sweating
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AEIOU TIPS
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Alcohol
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Epilepsy, Endocrine, Electrolytes
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Insulin
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Opiods & Other Drugs
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Uremia (Kidney Failure)
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Tramua, Temperature
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Infection
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Poisoning, Psychogenic Causes
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Shock, Stroke, Seizure, Syncope, Space-Occupying Lesion, Subarachnoid Hemmorhage
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FAILURE
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Failure to understand the environment or underestimating it
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Additional medical problems not considered
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Inadequate rescue skills
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Lack of teamwork or experience
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Underestimating the logistics of the incident
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Rescue versus reccovery mode not considered
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Equipment not mastered
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PACE
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Probe
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Alert
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Challenge
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Emergency
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4Ms Framework
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What Matters
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Medication
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Mentation
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Mobility
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MARCH
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Massive hemorrhage
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Airway
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Respirations
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Circulation
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Head injury, hypothermia
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BE MAGIC
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Perform bag-mask preoxygenation
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Evaluate for airway difficulties
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Manipulate the patient
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Attempt first-pass intubation
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Use a supraGlottic airway if unable to intubate
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Confirm successful intubation / Correct any issues
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PASTE
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Progression
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Associated Chest Pain
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Sputum
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Talking Tiredness
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Exercise Tolerance
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RICES
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Rest
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Ice
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Compression
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Elevation
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Splinting
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APGAR
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Appearance
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Pulse
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Grimmace or Irritability
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Activity or Muscle Tone
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Respirations
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DOPE
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CHILD ABUSE
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TEN 4 FACES p
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Displacement
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Consistency of the injury with the child's devlopmental age
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TEN bruising on torso, ears, or neck
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Obstruction
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History inconsistent with injury
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4 bruising anywhere on infant 4 months old or younger
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Pneumothorax
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Inappropriate parental concerns
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FACES bruising on frenulum (narrow strip of tissue that joins upper lip to gums), angle of the jaw, cheeks, eyelids, or subconjunctivae
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Equipment
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Lack of supervision
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p patterned bruising such as belt, hand, or other tool marks
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Delay in seeking care
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Affect (body language)
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Bruises of varying ages
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Unusual injury patterns
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Suspicious circumstances
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Environmental clues
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