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Welcome to our all-in-one guide on the SAMPLE medical history and OPQRST pain assessment tools. These two essential mnemonics form the backbone of effective patient evaluation in remote, resource-limited environments—perfect for preppers, backcountry adventurers, wilderness first responders, and anyone preparing for off-grid or SHTF scenarios. In wilderness medicine, where help might be days away, a structured assessment like this helps you: Quickly identify life threats Differentiate between minor issues and emergencies requiring evacuation Guide improvised treatments Ration limited supplies wisely Document clearly for rescuers This page combines both tools into a single, integrated protocol with wilderness-specific adaptations, examples, checklists, and decision aids. The Two Core Mnemonics SAMPLE gathers the patient's broader medical history and context: S: Signs and Symptoms A: Allergies M: Medications P: Past Pertinent Medical History L: Last Oral Intake (and Last Menstrual Period for females) E: Events Leading Up to the Incident OPQRST provides detailed analysis of pain or chief complaint (often integrated into the "S" of SAMPLE): O: Onset (When did it start? Sudden or gradual?) P: Provocation/Palliation (What makes it worse? What makes it better?) Q: Quality (Sharp, dull, burning, throbbing, crushing?) R: Region/Radiation (Where is it? Does it spread?) S: Severity (Scale of...Be our Patron to see this content. If you find a page you cannot access please let me know.
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