Common Abbreviations

Units of Measure Weight gm gram kg kilogram L liter lbs pounds mcg microgram mEq milliequivalent Airway adjuncts/Oxygen delivery mg milligram BVM bag-valve mask mL millilter LPM liters per minute U unit NC nasal cannula NPA nasopharyngeal airway Medication routes of entry NRB non-rebreather IM intramuscular OPA oropharyngeal airway IN intranasal IO intraosseous Medications IV intravenous ASA aspirin po per os (by mouth) NTG nitroglycerin SL sublingual ODT orally disintegrating tablet

IV Terms gtt drops LR lactated Ringer's NS normal saline KVO keep vein open TKO to keep open

Commonly used abbreviations ACS acute coronary syndrome LMP last menstrual period AMA against medical advice MI myocardial infarction AMI acute myocardial infarction NIDDM non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus AMS altered mental status NKA no known allergies BSA body surface area NKDA no known drug allergies CABG coronary artery bypass graft OB obstetrics CAD coronary artery disease PEA pulseless electrical activity CHF congestive heart failure PEARL pupils equal & reactivity to light CSF cerebrospinal fluid PERL pupils equal, reactivity to light CVA cerebrovascular accident PERRL pupils equal, round & reactivity to light DVT deep vein thrombosis PEEP positive end-expiratory pressure ECG electrocardiogram PID pelvic inflammatory disease GI gastrointestinal PVD peripheral vascular disease GSW gun-shot wound SIDS sudden infant death syndrome GU genitourinary SBO small bowel obstruction HTN hypertension SOB short of breath ICP intra-cranial pressure STD sexually transmitted disease IICP increased intra-cranial pressure TIA transient ischemic attack IDDM insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus UTI urinary tract infection JVD jugular vein distention

Abdominal Organs/Quadrants

APGAR Score

References/Updated 01.2015 Anatomic Position and Directions

Burns – Rule of 9’s

References/Updated 01.2015

I - Lateral aVR V1 - Septal V4 – Anterior Left Anterior Descending Left Anterior Descending Circumflex Artery Artery Artery II - Inferior aVL - Lateral V2 - Septal V5 - Lateral Left Anterior Descending Right Coronary Artery Circumflex Artery Artery Circumflex Artery III - Inferior aVF - Inferior V3 - Anterior V6 - Lateral Right Coronary Artery Right Coronary Artery Left Anterior Descending Circumflex Artery Artery SITE ST ELEVATION LOCATION RECIPROCAL ANTERIOR V3, V4 NONE ANTEROLATERAL I, aVL, V3, V4, V5, V6 II, III, aVF ANTEROSEPTAL V1, V2, V3, V4 NONE EXTENSIVE ANTERIOR I, aVL, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6 II, III, aVF INFERIOR II, III, aVF I, aVL LATERAL I, aVL, V5, V6 II, III, aVF POSTERIOR V7, V8, V9 V1, V2, V3, V4 RIGHT VENTRICLE II, III, aVF, V1, V4R I, aVL SEPTAL V1, V2 NONE Modified 12-lead Placement (Posterior)

*Be sure to strike through lead labels V4 - V6 and change to V7 - V9 on the print out* Modified 12-lead Placement (Right Sided)

*Be sure to change the V3 – V6 lead labels to V3R - V6R on print out* Heart Anatomy and Coronary Arteries

Cincinnati Stroke Scale

References/Updated 01.2015 Cranial Nerve Information

F.A.S.T. Scale

References/Updated 01.2015 Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

References/Updated 01.2015 Patient Assessment Mnemonics

AVPU Pain Assessment A Alert OPQRST

V Verbal O Onset P Pain • When did it start Provocation U Unresponsive P • What could have caused it? P Palliation Medical History SAMPLE • Is there something that makes it Signs and feel better? S Symptoms P Position A Allergies • Is there a position that is more

• Medications comfortable? • Food Q Quality • Can you describe the pain? • Environmental M Medications R Radiation • Does the pain move anywhere? • Prescribed • OTC R Region • Where is the pain? Show me? • Herbal P Past Pertinent History S Severity • On a scale of……..? L Last oral intake E Events leading up T Time • Since it started has it been

constant, intermittent, etc.? Altered Mental Status Trauma Assessment A Alcohol, acidosis DCAP-BTLS E Encephalitis, epilepsy, D Deformities electrolytes C Contusions I Insulin A Abrasions O Opiates and other drugs U Uremia P Punctures/penetrations B Burns T Trauma, temperature I Infection Tenderness T P Psychiatric, poison L Lacerations S Shock, stroke, space-occupying S Swelling lesion, subarachnoid hemorrhage

Patient Assessment Mnemonics Continued

Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) Shortness of Breath Causes Assessment H’s and T’s P Progression Hypoxia Tamponade (cardiac) • Did it start suddenly Hypovolemia Tension or over time? pneumothorax A Associated chest pain Hypothermia Thrombosis S Sputum (myocardial infarction) • Coughing up any? Hydrogen ion Thrombosis What color? (acidosis) (pulmonary embolus) T Talking tiredness Hypoglycemia Trauma • Can patient speak in Hyperkalemia Toxins full sentences? E Exercise tolerate Pediatric Appearance: TICLS • Ask about what T Tone patient was able to • Moving or resisting exam? do before this started, has • Limp, listless, or flaccid? anything changed? I Interactiveness • How alert is child? Does child reach for toy, etc. • Is child uninterested? C Consolability • Can child be consoled? • Unrelieved by reassurance? L Look or gaze • Fix gaze on face? • “Nobody home”, glassy eyed stare? S Speech or cry • Strong and spontaneous? • Weak or high pitched? • Content of speech age- appropriate?

Patient Assessment Mnemonics Continued

Child Abuse C Consistency of the injury with the child’s development age H History inconsistent with injury I Inappropriate parental concerns L Lack of supervision D Delay in seeking care

A Affect B Bruising of varying ages U Unusual injury pattern S Suspicious circumstances E Environmental clues

Symptoms of Nerve Gas Exposure Military: SLUDGEM Medical: DUMBELS S Salivation, sweating D Diarrhea L Lacrimation (excessive tearing) U Urination U Urination M Miosis (pinpoint pupils) D Defecation, drooling, diarrhea B Bradycardia, bronchospasm G Gastric upset and cramps E Emesis (vomiting) E Emesis (vomiting) L Lacrimation (excessive tearing) M Muscle twitching/miosis (pinpoint S Seizures, salivation, sweating pupils)

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or Weapons of Mass Casualty (WMC) B Biologic C Chemical N Nuclear B Biologic I Incendiary R Radiologic C Chemical N Nuclear E Explosive weapons E Explosive weapons

Vital Sign Ranges

Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale

References/Updated 01.2015