skill of history taking !!!
Posted 10-09-2007 at 11:35 PM by hikehub
Introduction
Information about illness or injuries can be gathered by asking the injured person a series of questions regarding things that can't easily be observed. Pass this information on to medical professionals when care is transferred.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Signs and Symptoms
Steps
1Step OneAsk the injured person to describe how she is feeling. What is this person's biggest concern?
2Step TwoAsk the injured person to describe the pain. See "How to Assess Level of Pain."
Tips & Warnings
Question the patient in nonleading ways. For example, ask "How does your stomach feel?" instead of "Are you nauseated?"
Allergies, Medications and Last Oral Intake
Steps
1Step OneAsk the injured person if she has any allergies to foods or medications.
2Step TwoAsk the injured person if she is using any medications, and note the name and dosage. Be sure to ask about any illegal medications or recreational drugs as well.
3Step ThreeAsk the injured person when she last had anything to eat or drink, and what was consumed.
Tips & Warnings
This is important information for medical professionals to know in the event that an injured person needs surgery.
Past History and Recent Events
Steps
1Step OneAsk the injured person if she has ever been hospitalized before and for what, and whether she is currently under the care of a physician.
2Step TwoAsk the person whether she has had symptoms similar to what she is now reporting.
3Step ThreeAsk the injured person to describe all of the events leading up to the incident or emergence of the first symptoms.
Overall Tips & Warnings
Take a medical history as soon as possible, while the injured person is able to communicate with you. Important information may be lost if the injured person loses consciousness. You may ask these questions while conducting a head-to-toe exam. (See "How to Conduct a Head-to-Toe Exam During First Aid.")
If symptoms persist or if you have specific medical conditions or concerns, we recommend you contact a physician. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
Overall Things You'll Need
First Aid Kits
Wilderness First Aid Classes
Notebooks
Pens
Latex Gloves
First Aid Classes
Information about illness or injuries can be gathered by asking the injured person a series of questions regarding things that can't easily be observed. Pass this information on to medical professionals when care is transferred.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Signs and Symptoms
Steps
1Step OneAsk the injured person to describe how she is feeling. What is this person's biggest concern?
2Step TwoAsk the injured person to describe the pain. See "How to Assess Level of Pain."
Tips & Warnings
Question the patient in nonleading ways. For example, ask "How does your stomach feel?" instead of "Are you nauseated?"
Allergies, Medications and Last Oral Intake
Steps
1Step OneAsk the injured person if she has any allergies to foods or medications.
2Step TwoAsk the injured person if she is using any medications, and note the name and dosage. Be sure to ask about any illegal medications or recreational drugs as well.
3Step ThreeAsk the injured person when she last had anything to eat or drink, and what was consumed.
Tips & Warnings
This is important information for medical professionals to know in the event that an injured person needs surgery.
Past History and Recent Events
Steps
1Step OneAsk the injured person if she has ever been hospitalized before and for what, and whether she is currently under the care of a physician.
2Step TwoAsk the person whether she has had symptoms similar to what she is now reporting.
3Step ThreeAsk the injured person to describe all of the events leading up to the incident or emergence of the first symptoms.
Overall Tips & Warnings
Take a medical history as soon as possible, while the injured person is able to communicate with you. Important information may be lost if the injured person loses consciousness. You may ask these questions while conducting a head-to-toe exam. (See "How to Conduct a Head-to-Toe Exam During First Aid.")
If symptoms persist or if you have specific medical conditions or concerns, we recommend you contact a physician. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
Overall Things You'll Need
First Aid Kits
Wilderness First Aid Classes
Notebooks
Pens
Latex Gloves
First Aid Classes
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 |  Thanks for this post. Here is a link for History Taking in detail in Nepal http://www.xenomed.com/forums/accm/ |
Posted 11-09-2007 at 08:16 AM by CSF  |
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