When calling the hospital EMS will be using this technique
Age — Patient's age
Sex — Whether the patient is male or female
History — The immediate cause of injury or description of illness and any relevant preceding factors such as medical history and medicines taken or not taken
Injuries/illness — What injuries have been sustained, or what illness symptoms are presenting
Condition — Observations of the patient (pulse, BP etc.), interventions used (cannulation, intubation etc.)
ETA — Estimated Time of Arrival to the hospital or other next handler
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