I figured I’d write one Mnemonic to help remember all the other acronyms we use. (Not in order but what the heck! – Each one has the full description below) Enjoy!

Mamas Dogs Flips

M – MONA

A- ABC DEF GO

M- MOIST N DAMP

A- AEIOU TIPS

S- SAMPLE

D – DCAP BTLS

O- OPQRST

G- GUT PAINS

S- SIFDO

F – FAST

L- LEAN

I – IPASSO

P- PERRL

S- SLUDGEM

MONA – For ACS – Morphine, Oxygen, Nitrates, Aspirin

ABC DEFG – Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disabilities, Extremities/Expose, Full set of vitals, GO!

MOIST N DAMP – For CHF –

Morphine
Oxygen
Intubation
Sit-up
Twelve lead
Nitrates
Dangle legs
Ativan (lorazepam)
Monitor Q 3-5
Pulmonary Congestion (CPAP)

AEIOU TIPS – AMS/Seizures

Alcohol

Epilepsy

Infection

Overdose

Uremia

Trauma

Insulin

Psychosis

Poison

Stroke

SAMPLE – Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past History, Last oral intake, Events leading up

DCAP BTLS – Deformities Contusions Abrasions Punctures/Penetrations Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling

OPQRST – Onset, Provokes/Palliates, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

GUT PAINS – (For Abdominal Pain)

G- Gallbladder, Gas, Gastritis,Gynecological
U- Ulcer
T- Trauma such as ruptured spleen, etc.
P- Pancreatitis, PID, Pregnancy (ectopic), Perforated Ulcer
A- Aortic Aneurysm, Appendicitis, Abdominal Angina
I-  Intestinal Obstruction, Infection, Ischemia of the bowel
N- Neoplasm
S- Spasm of the esophagus, Splenic rupture

SIFDO (Order of exam) Scene Size Up, Identify life threats, Focused Exam, Detailed Exam, Ongoing Assessment

FAST – Neuro assessment for Stroke/CVA – Facial paralysis, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to act

LEAN – Meds that can given down the ET tube. Lidocaine, Epi, Atropine, Narcan

IPASSO – Inspect, Palpate, Auscultate, Stabilize, Seal, Oxygen

PERRL – Pupils Equal Round Reactive to Light

SLUDGEM – Organophosphate exposure, Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, Gastric Upset, Emesis, Miosis

Ok, so i cheated.. I used this anagram creator to come up with the word; you can plug in these letters and choose from 1000 other variations. (saiosafdmmsplg)