List patient symptoms

  1. (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.

  2. At the bottom of the screen, touch Symptoms.

    Fields for gathering information related to patient symptoms appear.

  3. 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.