Rapid assessment of the acutely ill patient /
Sheila Adam, Mandy Odell, John Welch.
- Chichester, England : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
- viii, 239 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
- Essential clinical skills for nurses .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Why rapid assessment is essential for ward staff -- Track and trigger systems : early warning scores, calling criteria, and rapid response teams -- Assessment techniques -- A-B-C-D-E : airway assessment and management techniques -- A-B-C-D-E : breathing (and failure to breathe) -- A-B-C-D-E : circulation (and circulatory failure) -- A-B-C-D-E : acute neurological care (disability) -- A-B-C-D-E : everything that should be considered for other potential problems -- Patient centred care, team working, and communication.