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:confused: We were reading a article last night at work and it gave documentation examples using a SAMPLE format. I had not seen this before and am wondering what the letters stand for, can anyone help?

A is for allergy, and M is for meds, we did figure that much out!

Thanks

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma.

no clue? S for symptoms? P for past medical history or pain?

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From medicalmnemonics.com:

Quick EMS medical history checklist:

Signs/ Symptoms

Allergies

Medications

Pertinent history

Last oral intake

Events preceding this incident

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Thanks:)

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Cool. Thanks. :)

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