Course Overview
A structured approach to recognising and stabilising the deteriorating patient. Uses ABCDE, NEWS2, sepsis pathways and escalation strategies relevant to ED and acute wards.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Perform a rapid, structured ABCDE assessment
- Recognize signs of physiological deterioration
- Initiate immediate life-saving interventions
- Use NEWS2 to guide escalation
- Communicate effectively using SBAR during emergencies
Key Topics Covered
The ABCDE approach in detail
Airway assessment and basic maneuvers
Breathing: Oxygen therapy and respiratory failure
Circulation: Shock recognition and fluid resuscitation
Disability: AVPU, GCS, Glucose
Exposure: Sepsis 6 and rash recognition
Escalation using SBAR
Who Should Attend
Junior DoctorsNursesMedical StudentsHCA
Assessment Methods
- Simulation scenarios
- MCQ assessment
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Course Details
Duration
4 hours
CPD Credits
4 RCEM CPD hours
Delivery Format
- In-person
- Virtual
- Self-paced
Category
Emergency & Acute Care