SAMPLE tool

S - Signs and Symptoms ​

A - Allergies

M - Medications

P - Past Pertinent Medical History

L - Last oral intake

E​ - Events leading to illness or injury

What questions might you ask to fulfill all the of the above requirements? ​

Vitals:

​Respirations: Check for rate, depth, and ease

Adult - 10-30 Breaths per minute

Take arm as if you are going to check pulse and fold across body. This allows you to determine respirations without patient altering breaths

One breath in and out counts as one respiration. ​