Acronyms
What does each letter in EAP mean?
E: Emergency
A: Action
P: Plan
Signs & Symptoms:
Altered mental status
Slurred speech
Trouble understanding you
Uneven paralysis on one side of body
Stroke
What is EMS' phone number?
911
What does each letter in DOTS mean?
D: Deformities
O: Open Wounds
T: Tenderness
S: Swelling
Signs and Symptoms:
Dizziness & Nausea
Pale skin
Shortness of Breath
Chills & Sweating
Intense pain in chest/radiates to neck & arms
Cold, clammy skin
Heart Attack
What is poison control's phone number?
1(800) 222-1222 (bonus 100 points if more than one teammate has it saved in their phone)
What does each letter in SAMPLE mean?
S: Signs and Symptoms
A: Allergies
M: Medication
P: Pertinent Medical History
L: Last oral intake
E: Events leading up to the injury
Signs & Symptoms:
Staring spells
Confusion/Wandering aimlessly
Strange behavior
Suddenly stiff/falls to the ground
Twitching/shaking of the body
Recovers quickly but seems confused
Seizure
Who, as well as EMS, do you call when an emergency happens?
Bess
What does each letter in PAINS mean?
P: Pain in neck, head, or back
A: Altered mental status
I: Intoxication
N: Numbness
S: Secondary Injury
Signs & Symptoms:
Uneasiness & Restless
Worried
Confused
Less Responsive
Skin may be pale, cool, and/or sweaty
Shock
What is Holladay Lions address? (Incase you need to tell dispatch)
1661 E Murray Holladay RD
Signs & Symptoms:
Altered mental status - unresponsive
Slow, shallow breathing/no breathing
Slow, erratic, or no pulse
Pale, clammy face
Choking sounds or snore-like gurgling sounds
Dilated pupils
Overdose