ABCDE Assessment | Sepsis | Emergency Simulation Scenario | OSCE Guide

This video provides a step-by-step demonstration of the recognition and immediate management of sepsis using an ABCDE approach (sometimes referred to as a head-to-toe assessment). You can read our guide alongside the video here: The ABCDE approach can be used to perform a systematic assessment of a critically unwell patient. It involves working through the following steps: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Airway 01:34 Breathing 04:43 Circulation 07:50 Disability 08:54 Exposure 10:58 Senior review (SBAR) Each stage of the ABCDE approach involves clinical assessment, investigations and interventions. Problems are addressed as they are identified, and the patient is re-assessed regularly to monitor their response to treatment. This guide has been created to assist students in preparing for emergency simulation sessions as part of their training; it is not intended to be relied upon for patient care. Check out our other awesome clinical skills resources, including: • 🔥 Geeky Medics Bundles (discounted products): • ✨ 1000 OSCE Stations: • 🏥 Geeky Medics OSCE Revision Book: • 📝 150 PDF OSCE Checklists: • 🗂️ 3000 OSCE Flashcards: • 📱 Geeky Medics OSCE App: • 🩺 Medical Finals SBA Question Pack: • 💊 PSA Question Pack: Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know about our latest content: ✉️ Join the Geeky Medics community: 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 TikTok: @geekymedics Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Always adhere to medical school/local hospital guidelines when performing examinations or clinical procedures. DO NOT perform any examination or procedure on patients based purely on the content of these videos. Geeky Medics accepts no liability for loss of any kind incurred as a result of reliance upon the information provided in this video. Respiratory sounds - Andy Howes ECG - Ewingdo, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons CXR - James Heilman, MD, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons