EMS Documentation Field Guide

EMS providers learn the skills that allow them to give state-of-the-art care at the scene. Unfortunately, how to document that care so that it is not called into question two days or even two years down the road is often not taught in-depth. In order to help EMTs with this important subject, we assembled this water resistant, pocket-sized guide for providers at all levels, examining many of the common calls EMTs receive and following a standard protocol for the preparation of EMS run reports.

Chapter Introduction
Chapter Documentation Tips
Chapter Common Medical Abbreviations
Chapter Abdominal Pain
Chapter Abuse
Chapter Airway Obstruction
Chapter Altered Mental Status
Chapter Amputation
Chapter Anaphylaxis
Chapter Burns
Chapter Cardiac Arrest
Chapter Cerebrovascular Accidents
Chapter Chest Pain
Chapter Childbirth Emergencies
Chapter Diabetic Emergencies
Chapter Diving Accidents
Chapter Do Not Resuscitate
Chapter Drowning/Near Drowning
Chapter Electrocution/Lightning
Chapter Eye Injury
Chapter Geriatric Emergencies
Chapter Hazmat Exposure
Chapter Head Injury
Chapter HIPAA
Chapter Hyperthermia
Chapter Hypothermia
Chapter Impaled Object
Chapter Motor Vehicle Accidents
Chapter Musculoskeletal Injuries
Chapter Newborn
Chapter Non-Transports
Chapter Overdose/Poisoning
Chapter Respiratory Distress
Chapter Seizures
Chapter Sexual Assault
Chapter Shock, Bleeding
Chapter Smoke Inhalation
Chapter Spinal Injury
Chapter Syncope
Chapter Trauma, Maternal
Chapter Trauma, Multiple
Chapter Vaginal Bleeding