The SAMPLE history in the wilderness medicine patient

A SAMPLE history is a structured way of recording a patient’s history. It is not the only way, and perhaps not the best, but provides a good workable system for the lay person. Signs and Symptoms Allergies Medications Past Medical History  Last (Eaten, Bowel Open, Urinated etc) Events leading up to current situation

Breen, Chris; Ellis, Dr Craig (2011-11-18). Wilderness and Survival Medicine (p. 17).  . Kindle Edition. 

Causes of unconsciousness in the wilderness setting

There are several common causes of unconsciousness which can be described using the acronym FISHSHAPED which stands for fainting, intoxication, stroke, sepsis (infection), heart attack, shock, heat imbalance, anaphylaxis, poisoning, epilepsy and diabetes or dysrythmias (abnormal heart rhythms). 

Breen, Chris; Ellis, Dr Craig (2011-11-18). Wilderness and Survival Medicine (p. 8).  . Kindle Edition.