“Samantha, I run this acronym through my head on every call. Actually, I run it over and over again—even if the scene is normal, but especially if it’s chaotic or confusing. And after the call when I’m writing the report. If there’s an EMS secret that makes sure I don’t miss the basics, this is it.” There are things we need to consider on every call, medical or trauma. Here’s where I start: Never skip the basics. Any organization, from sports teams to the military to EMS, can get in trouble if it strays from the basics.