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Why you should use an ABCDE approach to patient assessment
The ABCDE approach is the most recognised tool for rapid patient assessment, it allows us to recognise life-threatening conditions early and provides a systematic method that focuses on identifying problems and implementing critical interventions in a timely manner.
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Physical Assessment Techniques for ICU Nurses: Identifying and managing patient deterioration - Clinical Opal
Susan Helmrich
Carl has been in ICU for 2 weeks, over the last 24 hours his condition has deteriorated. What priority assessment needs to be done to get to the bottom of Carl’s deterioration and optimise his plan of care?