Rapid Assessment of the Acutely Ill Patient

Preface.

1. Why Rapid Assessment Is Essential for Ward Staff.

2. Track and Trigger Systems: Early Warning Scores, Calling Criteria and Rapid Response Teams.

3. Assessment Techniques.

4. A–B–C–D–E: Airway Assessment and Management Techniques.

5. A-B-C-D-E: Breathing (and Failure to Breathe).

6. A–B–C–D–E: Circulation (and Circulatory Failure).

7. A–B–C–D–E: Acute Neurological Care (Disability).

8. A–B–C–D–E: Everything that Should Be Considered for Other Potential Problems.

9. Patient-centred Care, Team Working and Communication.

Appendix 1: Acid–Base Balance and Arterial Blood Gases.

Appendix 2: Oxygen Delivery Devices.

Index.