Assesment/Indications
The GCS is the objective tool for quantifying the level of consciousness. What is the highest score?
15
Assessment Mnemonics for General Medical History
SAMPLE
Apnea
Complete absence of spontaneous breaths.
A "brain attack" caused by a clot or bleed. Symptoms (slurred speech, facial droop, arm drift) are permanent without intervention. vs Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Often called a "mini-stroke". The clinical signs are identical to a stroke, but they resolve completely, usually within 24 hours (and often within minutes).
Nasal Cannula
1 - 6 L/M
The GCS is the objective tool for quantifying the level of consciousness.
What are they 3 categories?
Eye Opening
Verbal
Motor Response
Assessment Mnemonics for Pain
OPQRST
Cyanosis
Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen.
Croup vs. Epiglottitis
Viral, Barking, seal-like cough
vs
Bacterial, drooling, inability to swallow, and inspiratory stridor.
Non Rebreather
10 - 15 L/min
ASPRIN INDICATION/CONTRAINDICATIONS/DOSE
Suspected Heart Attack/Chest Pain
Allergies, Bleeding Disorder, Stroke
162-324MG
Assessment Mnemonics for Mental Status
AVPU
Stridor
High-pitched, crowing sound heard on inspiration (upper airway obstruction).
Angina vs. Myocardial Infarction
Chest pain that follows a predictable pattern and is relieved by rest or Nitroglycerin within 15 minutes.
vs
Actual death of heart tissue. Pain typically lasts longer than 20 minutes and is often accompanied by nausea and sweating
BVM
15 l/Min
Nitro Indication/Contraindications
Chest Pain
SBP greater than 100
.4mg Sublingual
Assessment Mnemonics for trauma
DCAP - BTLS
Wheezing
High-pitched whistling indicating constriction of lower airways.
Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke
Alert or slightly confused,
Skin that is pale, cool, and clammy (heavy sweating)
vs
Altered/Confused, skin that is Hot, red, and dry (usually no sweating)
Rescue Breathing Adults
1 per 6s
Epinephrine Indications/Contraindications/Dose
Anaphylaxis
None
.3mg Adult, .15 peds
Assessment Mnemonics For Stroke
BE FAST
Tachycardia / Bradycardia
Heart rate >100 BPM / <60 BPM in adults.
Hypoglycemia vs Hyperglycemia
Sudden vs Gradual onset
Pale, Cool, Clammy vs. warm, dry, and flushed
Rescue Breathing Child/Infant
1 per 2-3s