EMT Patient Assessment Mnemonics

Front

"S"AMPLE

Back

Signs / Symptoms

Front

S"A"MPLE

Back

Allergies

Front

SA"M"PLE

Back

Medications

Front

SAM"P"LE

Back

Past Medical History

Front

SAMP"L"E

Back

Last oral Intake / Last menstrual cycle

Front

SAMPL"E"

Back

Events Prior

Front

"O"PQRST

Back

Onset

(gradual or sudden)

Front

O"P"QRST

Back

Provocation

What makes it better or worse?

Front

OP"Q"RST

Back

Quality

(dull or sharp)

Front

OPQ"R"ST

Back

Radiant

(Does it go anywhere?)