Recognising and managing adult patients who are critically sick
Allen, K.
Nursing Times 100(35): 34-37
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 15471270 Document Number: 583318
The challenge of recognising the ward-based patient at risk of rapid deterioration is discussed frequently within the literature. As their role enables them to be in constant contact with patients, nurses are in a prime position to identify problems at an early stage with the use of systematic patient assessment. This means appropriate treatment can be initiated quickly, potentially saving the patient's life.