SBAR

Question 1

What is included in the Situation part?

Answer 1

I am (name), (X) nurse on ward (X) at (X) hospital.
I am calling about (Patient X, age X)
I am calling because I am concerned about… (NEWS score is X)

Question 2

What is included in the Background part?

Answer 2

Patient (X) was admitted on (XX date) with … (chest infection etc.)
They have had (X investigation/intervention/operation).
Patient (X)’s condition has changed in the last (XX mins).
Their last set of obvs were (XX)
Patient’s normal condition is (e.g. alert/drowsy/confused, pain-free etc.).

Question 3

What is included in the Assessment part?

Answer 3

I think the problem is (XX)
And I have .. (Given O2, stopped infusion etc.)
OR
I am unsure what the problem is but patient (X) is deteriorating
OR
I don’t know what’s wrong but I am really worried.

Question 4

What is included in the Recommendation part?

Answer 4

I need you to…
See the patient in the next (XX) minutes…
AND
Is there anything else I can do in the meantime? (Stop the fluids, repeat obvs)