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Health History Assessment: “SAMPLE”
In general, do not obtain a detailed history until life-threatening injuries have
been identied and therapy has been initiated. The secondary survey isessentially a head-to-toe assessment of progress, vital signs, etc. SAM!" is
often useful as a mnemonic for remembering #ey elements of the patient$s
health history.
• S: Symptoms
• A: Allergy
• M: Medications
• P: ast Medical %istory
• L: !ast &ral Inta#e
• E: "vents leading up to the illness or injury
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