ABCDE Flashcards
(13 cards)
(Airway) Assessment
Patency, pts ability to maintain, ability to speak in complete sentences, added noise?, see sawing movement
(Airway) Management
Simple airway manoeuvres, suction, adjuncts, administer high flow O2
(Breathing) Assessment
RR/rhythm, Depth, symmetry, accessory muscles, pt colour, O2 sats
(Breathing) management
Position (upright), physiotherapy, nebulisers, bag-valve mask, ABG
(Circulation) Assessment
Pulse, BP, cap refill, urine output, temp, IV access
(Circulation) Management
Canulate, FBC/uria & electrolytes (kidney function), Blood cultures, ABG’s, Fluid bolus (titrate to response as per guidelines)
(Disability) Assessment
Conscious level AVPU (alert? responding to voice? Responding to pain? Unresponsive?), BGL, pupil size reaction, pain assessment
(Disability) Management
Correct/treat blood glucose, recovery position, ensure airway patent, pain control
(Exposure) Assessment
Perform head to toe examination
(Exposure) Management
Check for blood loss, excessive fluid drainage, abdo distension, rashes, calf swelling
At any point during assessment and management of patient and your unsure, what do you do?
Call for help
If condition doesn’t improve?
Call expert senior help and restart assessment
What is the best position for a respiratory assessment?
Sitting up if possible
