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Patient in pain? Do the Mom things first.

Margaret, 15 months old, stood up underneath the kitchen table. After smashing her head against the wood, she crumpled into a sobbing heap. Then she began her frantic search for mommy. In less than a minute Margaret’s mom had consoled her and she was resuming normal play. // Read the full Everyday EMS Tip at […]

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Patient Assessment Questions

EMTs and Paramedics use OPQRST to start a conversation about the patient’s pain. Experienced providers know to ask additional questions to seek out pertinent negatives or associated symptoms. Read the full Everyday EMS Tip at EMS1.com to learn more about pertinent negatives and associated symptoms.