Using the NEWS2 and ABCDE assessment to identify early signs of clinical deterioration

This article describes how nurses can use early warning scores and a structured patient assessment, using the ABCDE (airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure) framework, to identify early signs of deterioration and facilitate the timely escalation of patient care where necessary.PMID:38523526 | DOI:10.7748/ns.2024.e12188

Source: Nursing Standard - March 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nicholas Woolfe Loftus Vanna Navales Tracey Bowden Source Type: research