| Front | What does PASTE stand for? |
|---|---|
| Back | This stands for: Progression: You want to know if the problem started suddenly or has worsened Associated chest pain: Dyspnea can be a significant symptom of a cardiac problem. Sputum: Mucus like sputum could indicate a respiratory infection, while frothy pink sputum indicates fluid in the lungs. Talking tiredness: How many words a patient can saw between breaths. Exercise tolerance: What activity was the patient doing before the problem started. |
Tags: 13, emergencies, respiratory
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