ABCDE - End of the bed Assessment

• Stand at the end of the bed and assess the patient for emergency or CPR intervention.
• Airways
• Breathing
• Circulation
• Diasbility
• Equipment (Surroundings)

Before examining

1. Introduce yourself
2. Ask their name and D.O.B and check their wristband
3. Explain what you will be doing and gain verbal consent.

1. Examining the hands

1. Ask the patient to pronate their hands

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