EMS Terminology I

[Medic_God]

So, so true.

I have often been called a mean bastard. I take it with a measure of pride!

[AJ]

EDP is actually an approved definition....some of the others we have here *unapproved for PCRs!!!!!*

HH - hispanicus hystericus

EEE or triple E - ethnic emotional episode

urban outdoorsman - homeless person

dx: stupidity - 'nuff said!

taxi ride - ambulance txpt of a pt who doesn't even need to go to the dr, let alone a hospital

[EMS-Cat]

DBI: Done Bled In

DBO: Done Bled Out [go fig.]

Cerebral Asthmatic: They wheeze when they think about it

HTH: Hot Tub Hypotension

More as they come to mind...

[Raintree21]

WNL- We never looked (Vital signs are WNL)

FLB- funny lookin bumps (ekg strip)

[EMS-Cat]

FLK - Funny Looking Kid [for those ped patients that just ain't right, but you can't put your finger on what's wrong]

LNC - Local Native Color [aka: urban outdoorsman]

[mizzoumedic74]

Here is another one of my personal favorites:

OTDDTR - Out The Door, Down The Road.

Giving great reference to those that chose to not receieve our care.

[EMS-Cat]

SWAG - Stupid Wild Ass Guess [come on, we all know this one] : the answer/diagnosis/etc. you came up with before you took your EMS class.

EWAG [E-WAG] - Educated Wild Ass Guess: the answer/diagnosis/etc. you came up with *after* you took your EMS class.

[medstudent30]

ABC's of EMS = Ambulate Before Carry

[Boyd254]

JPFROG - just plain f#ck'n ran out of gas

[Kayman]

TMB - too many birthdays