You are assessing a 49-year-old male patient who complains of lower back pain. Which finding would be pertinent medical information related to the back pain that the EMT will obtain using the SAMPLE mnemonic?

EMTs use a variety of devices to monitor vital signs, including: stethoscope, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, external defibrillator, chest compressor, blood pressure cuff, cardiac monitoring device, tweezers, forceps, magnifiers, and penlights.  The five vital signs that EMTs obtain are: respiration, pulse, skin, blood pressure, and pupils.  Some literature suggests considering pulse oximetry as the sixth vital sign.  Vital signs are a crucial aspect of physiotherapy assessment, screening for potential red flags, and to guide treatment.  Here are some of the seven vital... Show more

EMTs use a variety of devices to monitor vital signs, including: stethoscope, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, external defibrillator, chest compressor, blood pressure cuff, cardiac monitoring device, tweezers, forceps, magnifiers, and penlights. 

The five vital signs that EMTs obtain are: respiration, pulse, skin, blood pressure, and pupils. 
Some literature suggests considering pulse oximetry as the sixth vital sign. 
Vital signs are a crucial aspect of physiotherapy assessment, screening for potential red flags, and to guide treatment. 
Here are some of the seven vital signs: Body temperature, Respiration rate, Weight, and Blood glucose level. 

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