List patient symptoms
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(If you have not done so already) Add a new incident, or open an existing incident, as described Add or edit an incident.
By default, the Scene tab appears.
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At the bottom of the screen, touch Symptoms.
Fields for gathering information related to patient symptoms appear.
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Enter data as described in Understand the interface and data entry in it.
Field Information needed General
A list of general symptoms from the patient, such as chills dizziness, weakness, excessive sweating, thirst, and so forth.
Respiratory
A list of symptoms from the patient's respiratory system, such as a Cheyne-Sokes breathing pattern, stridor, coughing , sputum production, and so forth.
Cardiovascular
A list of symptoms from the patient's cardiovascular system, such as edema, numbness or tingling, cardiac arrhythmia, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and so forth.
Neurological
A list of symptoms from the patient's neurological system, such as headache or migraine, unsteady gait, vertigo, impaired speech or vision, unlateral weakness, aphasia, and so forth.
Head/Neck
A list of symptoms from the patient's head and neck, such as ear pain, difficulty swallowing, hearing trouble, stiffness, swollen tongue, and so forth.
GI
A list of symptoms from the patient's gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as abdominal cramping or distension, bloody stool or constipation, flatulence, heartburn, incontinence, and so forth.
GU/GYN
A list of symptoms from the patient's genitourinary and/or gynecology systems, such as contractions, pelvic pain, incontinence, and so forth.
Musculoskeletal
A list of symptoms from the patient's muscular and skeletal symptoms, such as joint pain and swelling, back pain, muscular cramping, and so forth.
Metabolic
A list of symptoms from the patient's metabolic system, such as dehydration, hyperglycemia, jaundice, rashes, hives, and so forth.