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EMT Acronyms
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09/15/2009

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Term
DCAP-BTLS
Definition
Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures-Penetrations, Bruising/Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling
Term
PEARRL
Definition
Pupils, Equal And Round, Regular in size, (reactive to) Light
Term
SAMPLE
Definition
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies (food or environmental), Medications (current), Pertinent past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to the current illness/injury
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TIC
Definition
Tenderness, Instability, Crepitus
Term
PMS
Definition
Pulse, Motor, Sensory
Term
MOI/NOI
Definition
Mechanism if Injury/Nature of Illness
Term
AVPU
Definition
Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
Term
OPQRST
Definition
Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region and Radiate, Severity, Time
Term
MI
Definition
myocardial infraction
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
COPD
Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
JVT
Definition
jugular vein distention
Term
BP-DOC
Definition
bleeding, pain, deformities, open wounds, crepitus
Term
PR-BELLS
Definition
pulse, respiration, blood pressure, eyes, lungs, loc, skin
Term
CUPS
Definition
Critical, Unstable, Potentially Unstable, Stable
Term
OPA
Definition
Oropharyngeal Airway
Term
NPA
Definition
Nasopharyngeal Airway
Term
BSI
Definition
Body Substance Isolation
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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