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A mobile device-based Patient Care Report application, PCR EMS, provides first responders with a convenient and secure way to record patient information on iPhone or iPad. Avoid the risk of losing critical details by jotting them down on non-durable surfaces. The app features well-organized menus that allow for efficient data entry, ensuring a smooth workflow at the scene.

Highlights of PCR EMS include:

• Stand-alone functionality: No additional apps or Internet connection needed
• Capability to manage multiple PCRs efficiently
• Date and data pickers for most fields to reduce typing errors
• Comprehensive ambulance information recording, such as unit details, mileage, and times at various locations
• Detailed patient profile and insurance information tracking
• Varied vital sign recording options like blood pressure, pulse, respiration, blood glucose levels, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and responsiveness assessment
• Thorough subjective (SAMPLE history) and objective assessment tools
• • Primary assessment covering general impression, airway, breathing, circulation, rapid scan, and priority of care and transport
  • Secondary assessment subdivided by breathing, circulation, airway, with detailed body part menus
• Multiple intervention options for medications and procedures with customizable pre-filled menus
• A comprehensive log of all actions taken and a self-generating narrative function
• Capability to capture and print patient signatures for privacy practices acceptance, treatment consent, refusal of treatment or transport
• Detailed screen printing for key data review
• Space for multiple patient notes recording
• Availability of printed PCRs for documentation purposes

Besides its practical application in patient-care settings, PCR EMS serves as an educational tool for field-training officers to instruct EMTs in proper PCR documentation. It can also be utilized for educational purposes such as scenario presentation for exams like the NREMT.

The Notes feature expands the app's utility by enabling various scenarios like documenting ambulance maintenance details or tracking trainee performance during assessments.

PCR EMS securely stores all data on the iPhone to ensure operability even in areas with limited cell signal coverage—an advantage over ePCR systems reliant on Internet connectivity.

Acknowledging regional differences in patient care report formats and content, PCR EMS allows flexibility in printing reports by sticking to essential information without trying to impose a set format. Reports can be conveniently printed using any AirPrint-compatible printer.