ABCDE Assessment

About ABCDE Assessment

ABCDE Assessment is a fast, structured bedside companion for the systematic assessment of the acutely unwell and deteriorating patient, built around the ABCDE approach — Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure.

Designed for clinicians and students, it turns the ABCDE framework into interactive, tickable checklists so nothing is missed when it matters most.

WHAT'S INSIDE
- Step-by-step checklists for each of the five stages, with the key actions and red flags for Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability and Exposure
- Tap to tick off each item, with live progress tracking across all five steps
- A session summary showing what's complete, what's outstanding, and your overall progress
- A protocol reference covering the underlying principles, the first steps of any assessment, and SBAR handover prompts
- Clear citations and a dedicated references section
- Adjustable text size for quick reading at the bedside
- Works fully offline — no account, no ads, no subscriptions, one-time purchase

WHO IT'S FOR
Foundation and junior doctors, medical and nursing students, advanced practitioners, paramedics, and anyone preparing for acute care or on-call shifts who wants a reliable mental checklist for the deteriorating patient.

IMPORTANT
This app is for education and reference only. It does not constitute medical advice, replace clinical judgement, or substitute for formal clinical training. Always follow your local protocols and seek senior support when managing a deteriorating patient. The content is informed by the Resuscitation Council UK ABCDE approach; the app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Resuscitation Council UK.

Developed by Dr Atif Elnil MBBS MRCP, Senior Neurology & Stroke Fellow, St George's Hospital, London.