The Reusable A6 IMIST-AMBO and Burns Management Clinical Aide Memoire is a double-sided laminated handover card built for paramedics, nurses, and first responders. It puts the IMIST-AMBO handover structure and burns assessment references in your pocket, so patient information is conveyed clearly during transfer of care.
What does IMIST-AMBO stand for? It is the standard handover mnemonic used by Australian ambulance services when transferring patients to ED clinicians, and it aligns with the ISBAR model many hospitals already use.
- Identification of the patient
- Mechanism of injury or medical complaint
- Injuries or information related to the complaint
- Signs, including vital signs and observations
- Treatment given and clinical trends
- Allergies
- Medications
- Background history
- Other relevant information
Burns management reference on the reverse:
- %BSA burns key and Rule of 9's for rapid burn severity assessment
- Modified Parkland formula for fluid replacement
- PHTLS-B style calculations for fluid resuscitation based on patient weight and burn severity
Built for daily clinical use:
- A6 size, fits in a uniform or kit pocket
- Double-sided, laminated for durability
- Write on with a Sharpie or permanent marker, wipe clean with alcohol
- Reusable across multiple shifts and patients
A practical reference card for paramedics, student paramedics, emergency nurses, and retrieval teams who want the handover structure and burns formulas to hand when it counts.