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Within this section you will engage with a number of resources that are essential for developing your skills and knowledge around the ABCDE approach to patient assessment.
Thank you for reviewing the ABCDE section of this website. Here you will find a wealth of resources to assist you.
What you need to do:
What you need to do:
We have collated a range of key resources to help you consider the ABCDE approach and the UK resuscitation council (UK)'s guidance in light of COVID-19. Some of the resources we would like you to engage with before your in-class teaching session/web-tutorial; some materials we will be using in class/during the web-tutorial; and some are there for you to explore and return to after the in-class session/web-tutorial.
Before the session:
Please look at the resources in Sections 1 and 3
Please watch the 2 short videos on oxygen therapy in Section 4
During the in-class session
You will need to access these resources
After the session:
Please review Section 2
Familiarise yourself with the additional links and resources provided
Section 1:
Section 1:
The screencasts below presents an overview of the NEWS2 track and trigger system, the ABCDE guide to assessment and also presents information about resuscitation during COVID19 and communication tools.
Assessment and recognition of deterioration (COVID19).mp4Copy of The NEWS2 Screencast.mp4Activity One:
Activity One:
Please watch the screencast above about NEWS2 ( While it is "labelled" as being about its use in pre-hospital practice, the content of it remains very relevant to those working in acute hospitals).
Please test your knowledge and understanding by completing this online quiz.
Section 2:
Section 2:
"SMART" is a course designed around the assessment of deteriorating patients, the manual that supports it is highly informative. You will find this below.
Smart - part 1.pdfPart 1
Smart - part 2 (1).pdfPart 2
Smart - part 3 (1).pdfPart 3
Smart - part 4.pdfPart 4
Smart - part 5.pdfPart 5
Smart - part 6.pdfPart 6
Smart - part 7.pdfPart 7
Activity Two:
Activity Two:
Using the learning from the course above, reflect and mentally rehearse how you would respond to such a situation.
Section 3:
Section 3:
We hope you don't, however should you find yourself involved in the resuscitation of a patient with suspected/confirmed COVID-19, this infographic presents key information from the Resuscitation Council (UK).
Section 4:
Section 4:
The SBAR communication tool below provides a standardised method by which Healthcare Professionals can provide or receive information.
Think about "closing that loop", ensure the person receiving the information is able to convey back to you the most salient points.
Section 5:
Section 5:
Spotting the sick child is a free to access resource all about spotting the sick child, as the name would suggest. If you are likely to be working in an area where children and young people are present, we would strongly recommend you look at this resource.
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