Information about using the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE) approach to assess and treat patients.

If the patient is unconscious, unresponsive, and is not breathing normally (occasional gasps are not normal) start CPR according to the resuscitation guidelines.

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We will now discuss Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure; this is commonly referred to as the ABCDE approach. It is used to recognise and treat the deteriorating patient.

Use the ABCDE approach to recognise anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis causes a rapid onset of life-threatening airway, breathing or circulation problems usually associated with skin/mucosal …

Education: how to observe patients; interpretation of observed signs; the recognition of signs of deterioration; and the use of the ABCDE approach and simple skills to stabilise the patient …

A page for public resources, including how to do CPR, how to use a defibrillator, what the ReSPECT process is, DNACPR decisions, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation decision making, …

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ABCDE assessment – recognise and treat Give high-flow oxygen (titrate to SpO2 when able) Attach monitoring Vascular access Consider call for resuscitation/ medical emergency team (if …

Resources for healthcare professionals, including resuscitation training courses and a library of Guidelines and Quality Standards.