What vital information should you include when documenting the event for the medical log?

• A. Time of onset, symptoms, vitals, treatments administered, patient response, names of assisting crew, and ground medical advice
• B. The color of the seat cushion
• C. The weather outside
• D. The passenger's favorite meal

Answer: (A)

Comprehensive, time-stamped documentation of the medical event is essential to ensure clear continuity of care and a proper handover to medical professionals on the ground. Recording the time of onset helps establish how long symptoms have been present and how the situation evolves. Document the symptoms you observe so there is an objective clinical picture. Include vitals such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory status, oxygen saturation, and level of consciousness to quantify the patient’s condition. Note all treatments administered, from medications to oxygen or other interventions, and clearly describe the patient’s response to each action to show what was effective or not. The names of assisting crew members are important for accountability and for anyone reviewing the incident later. Lastly, capture any ground medical advice received, including instructions given remotely and whether the plan changed as a result.

The color of the seat cushion, the weather outside, or the passenger’s favorite meal don’t provide medical relevance to the event and aren’t useful for the medical log.