PASER
PASER
PASER (/ˈpeɪsər/), an acronym for Patient Assessment System for Emergency Response, is a medical term used to describe a systematic approach to the initial assessment and management of critically ill or injured patients in the pre-hospital setting.
Etymology
The term PASER is an acronym derived from the initial letters of the words in the phrase "Patient Assessment System for Emergency Response". The term was first used in the late 20th century, with the rise of emergency medical services (EMS) and the need for a standardized approach to patient assessment in the field.
Related Terms
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A system that provides emergency medical care to people who are injured or critically ill. Coordinated by a variety of agencies and professionals in the healthcare and public safety sectors.
- Pre-hospital Care: Emergency medical care given to patients before arrival at the hospital, usually by emergency medical services personnel.
- Patient Assessment: The process of evaluating a patient's physical condition and prognosis based on the signs and symptoms of illness or injury.
- Emergency Response: The process of responding to an emergency situation, including the mobilization of resources and personnel, patient assessment, and the provision of emergency medical care.
Pronunciation
PASER is pronounced as /ˈpeɪsər/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on PASER
- Wikipedia's article - PASER
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