ABCDE Flashcards
1
Q
What does ABCDE stand for?
A
Airways, Brwathing, Circulation, Disability and Exposure.
2
Q
How would you check for Airways?
A
See if patent or noisy breath sounds,
breathing should be quiet. If crying or talking airway is patent.
3
Q
How would you check for Breathing?
A
Check RR, Sa02s, chest expansion if equal, accessory muscle use.
4
Q
How would you check for Circulation?
A
HR, BP and Cap Refill.
5
Q
How would you check for Disability?
A
AVPU / GCS / PEARL.
6
Q
How would you check for Exposure?
A
Temperature, Peripheries, Skin, BG.
