Treatment Documentation · 9 min · EMT

Timeline & Vitals Trends

Single vitals sets are snapshots; trends tell the story. Note times for key assessments and changes after therapy.

If values normalize, say so with numbers—not only "improved" or "stable."

Good snippet

SpO2 86% RA at 10:02; 94% on O2 4 L/min NC at 10:08; remained 93–95% en route.

Weak snippet

Vitals stable. Improved.

3-question check

0/3 answered

1. Prefer:

A"Stable"BTimed values and trendsCNo vitalsDOnly GCS forever

2. Trends matter because:

AThey look fancyBThey show response and courseCQA hates numbersDHospitals ignore them

3. "Improved" is stronger when paired with:

ANothingBObjective measuresCEmojisDOnly dispatch

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