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EMT Essentials: Mastering SAMPLE History and OPQRST Pain Assessment Techniques

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This information is crucial in avoiding allergic reactions, especially when administering emergency treatments. For example, sudden pain might suggest an acute condition like a heart attack , while gradual pain might be more indicative of a chronic issue. Provocation/Palliation : What makes the pain better or worse?

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