ABCDE assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Chest movements
A
AIRWAYS
2
Q
visible obstruction
A
AIRWAY
3
Q
feel for breath on hands 10 secs
A
AIRWAYS
4
Q
abnormal airway sound, gurgling/snoring/stridor/silence
A
AIRWAYS
5
Q
Pursing lips and flaring nostrils
A
BREATHING
6
Q
Check for peripheral or central cyanosis
A
BREATHING
7
Q
Check o2 sats
A
BREATHING
8
Q
Respiratory sounds, Grunting, gasping and wheezing
A
BREATHING
9
Q
Effort of breathing/ use of accessory muscles
A
BREATHING
10
Q
equal chest movements
A
Breathing
11
Q
obvious chest injury
A
BREATHING
12
Q
Respiratory rate (SKILL) Rhythm and Depth
A
BREATHING
13
Q
ability to speak in sentences
A
BREATHING
14
Q
Posture/position
A
BREATHING
15
Q
SKILL: BP
A
CIRCULATION
