BLS Study Guide

(D)CAPBTLS

Deformity/discoloration

D(C)APBTLS

Contusions

DC(A)PBTLS

Abrasions

DCA(P)BTLS

Punctures/Penetrations

DCAP(B)TLS

Burns

DCAPB(T)LS

Tenderness

DCAPBT(L)S

Lacerations

DCAPBTL(S)

Swelling

(A)PGAR

Appearance

A(P)GAR

Pulse

AP(G)AR

Grimace

APG(A)R

Activity

APGA(R)

Respirations

(S)AMPLE

Symptoms and signs

S(A)MPLE

Allergies

SA(M)PLE

Medications

SAM(P)LE

Past pertinent history

SAMP(L)E

Last oral intake

SAMPL(E)

Events preceding

(O)PQRST

Onset

O(P)QRST

Provocation

OP(Q)RST

Quality

OPQ(R)ST

Radiating

OPQR(S)T

Severity

OPQRS(T)

Time