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Table 18-1 Focused Medical Assessment by Chief Complaint
EMT Course
14
Health Care
Professional
01/06/2011

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Term
Abdominal pain (abdomen, pelvis)
Definition
ectopic pregnancy, heart attack, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, disease of the colon, bowel obstruction, spontaneous abortion
Term
Altered mental status (head neck chest abdomen back extremities)
Definition
stroke, low blood sugar, overdose, seizure, heat-related illness, hypothermia, anaphylaxis, hypoxia, shock
Term
Arm complaint (head neck chest, upper extremities
Definition
heart attack-related pain, insect stings, musculoskeletal problems
Term
Back pain (back)
Definition
kidney stone, back strain, aortic aneurysm
Term
Chest discomfort (neck, chest, abdomen, extremities)
Definition
heart attack, respiratory infection, gallbladder disease, anxiety disorder
Term
Difficulty breathing/Shortness of breath (head, neck, chest, lower extremities)
Definition
asthma, emphysema, heart failure, heart attack, anxiety disorder, toxic exposure, pulmonary embolism, anaphylaxis
Term
Dizziness (head, chest)
Definition
dehydration, abnormal heart rhythm, viral infection
Term
Fainting (head, chest, any part hurt during fall)
Definition
dehydration, low blood sugar, abnormal heart rhythm
Term
Headache (head, neck)
Definition
stroke, seizure, meningitis
Term
Leg Complaint (head, neck, chest, lower extremities)
Definition
heart failure, bite or sting, blood clot, stroke, peripheral vascular disease
Term
Nausea/Vomiting (chest, abdomen)
Definition
heart attack, bowel obstruction, toxic exposure, anaphylaxis, viral illness, pregnancy, foodborne illness, dehydration
Term
Neck Pain/Stiffness (head, neck)
Definition
Meningitis
Term
Palpitations (neck, chest)
Definition
abnormal heart rhythm, anxiety
Term
Weakness (head, chest)
Definition
shock, abnormal heart rhythm, nervous system disorder, anemia, electrolyte imbalance
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