Use the checklist to observe an individual or team's initial management of the acutely ill patient. Afterwards, write a comment and share your observations with those you observed. Avoid just reading through each item on the checklist andr try to synthesise your observations.
Promptly assesses the acutely ill patient performing a systematic ABCDE (< 3 min) and gathers patient history
Establishes monitoring, if available
Identifies and responds to acutely abnormal physiology interpreting observations correctly
Observes respiratory pattern and rate and measures oxygen saturation
Assesses pulse rate, rhythm and volume
Measures blood pressure
Uses medical equipment safely and appropriately -e.g. masks, oxygen, monitors.
Considers differential diagnosis and shares this with colleagues
Reassesses effect of treatment with team members
Calls for senior help appropriately and communicates gravity of situation