Acronyms

• SAMPLE

  1. Signs & symptoms

  2. Allergies

  3. Medications

  4. Pertinent past medical history

  5. Last oral intake

  6. Events leading up to injury/illness
• OPQRSTI

  1. Onset

  2. Provocation/palliation

  3. Quality

  4. Radiation

  5. Severity

  6. Time

  7. Interventions
• DCAP

  • Deformities
  • Contusions
  • Abrasions
  • Punctures/penetrations
• BTLS

  • Burns
  • Tenderness
  • Lacerations
  • Swelling