dr_hani
11-24-2002, 08:41 PM
HI all .... :12:
This subject (ABC assessment) will be small but really it is important so that i thought to write about it
ABC assessment must be performed during an emergency and it is as following :
1-Is the patient’s airway patent?
a-The airway is patent when speech is clear and no noise is associated with breathing.
b-If the airway is not patent, consider clearing the mouth and placing an adjunctive airway.
2-Is the patient’s breathing effective?
a-Breathing is effective when the skin color is within normal limits and the capillary refill is < 2 seconds.
b-If breathing is not effective, consider administering oxygen and placing an assistive device.
3-Is the patient’s circulation effective?
a-Circulation is effective when the radial pulse is present and the skin is warm and dry.
b-If circulation is not effective, consider placing the patient in the recumbent position, establishing intravenous access, and giving a 200 ml fluid bolus.
This subject (ABC assessment) will be small but really it is important so that i thought to write about it
ABC assessment must be performed during an emergency and it is as following :
1-Is the patient’s airway patent?
a-The airway is patent when speech is clear and no noise is associated with breathing.
b-If the airway is not patent, consider clearing the mouth and placing an adjunctive airway.
2-Is the patient’s breathing effective?
a-Breathing is effective when the skin color is within normal limits and the capillary refill is < 2 seconds.
b-If breathing is not effective, consider administering oxygen and placing an assistive device.
3-Is the patient’s circulation effective?
a-Circulation is effective when the radial pulse is present and the skin is warm and dry.
b-If circulation is not effective, consider placing the patient in the recumbent position, establishing intravenous access, and giving a 200 ml fluid bolus.