ABBREVIATIONS
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
What is consent?
The voluntary, informed, and conscious agreement given by a person to permit an action, activity, or proposal.
gastr/o-
stomach
What is cyanosis?
Bluish discoloration of skin due to lack lack of oxygen
Insulin
Regulates blood sugar levels
What is BP commonly known as?
Blood Pressure
What is an Obvious 48?
A deceased person.
ocul/o-
eye
What is anaphylaxis?
A rapidly developing allergic reaction
Tyelnol
Pain killers
What is AVPU?
Alert, Verbal, Painful, Unresponsive
What is a triage?
Sorting patients based on severity
cardio-
heart
What is cardiac arrest?
When the heart stops beating unexpectedly
Albuterol
Used in inhalers
SAMPLE stands for…?
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medication, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to
What is syncope?
Temporary loss of consciousness
encephal/o-
brain
What is hypoglycemia?
Occurs when your blood sugar drops below normal levels
Narcan
Reverses the effects of opioid overdose
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What is a hemorrhage?
Severe bleeding
nephr/o-
kidney
What is Alzheimer’s?
An irreversible brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and task-doing.
Benzodiazepines (Benzos)
Slow down brain activity to produce a calming effect