OPQRST

English

Etymology

Initialism of onset, provocation, quality, region/radiate/radiation, severity, time.

Pronunciation

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Noun

OPQRST (uncountable)

1. (emergency medicine) The rapid assessment of a patient's condition during an emergency response.

   Your emergency scenario test next week will require strict chronological adherence to OPQRST procedures.