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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