A 6-page evidence-based PDF you can laminate or keep on your phone. Built for UK and Irish placements — covers the things they don't always teach you.
What's inside
Not vague advice. Actual tables, checklists, and templates you use on shift.
Full scoring grid for all parameters: respiratory rate, SpO₂, blood pressure, pulse, consciousness, temperature. Colour-coded by risk with escalation thresholds.
14-point checklist covering airway, breathing, circulation, consciousness, wound, drains, urine output, and DVT prophylaxis. Frequency guide included.
The most common abbreviations you'll see in surgical ward notes, drug charts, and handovers. Arranged alphabetically across three columns.
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation — with worked examples and specific prompts for each section. Never freeze mid-handover again.
Step-by-step decision tree from "patient deteriorates" to specific action. Covers cardiac arrest response, NEWS2 thresholds, and urgent vs. immediate escalation.
Blank fields for ward senior bleep, on-call registrar, anaesthetic SHO, CCOT, and pharmacy. Fill in on your first day — saves critical minutes later.
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I wish I'd had something like this during my first surgical placement. NEWS2 and SBAR are mentioned constantly but no one hands you a quick-reference. This fills that gap.
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The pocket guide covers the quick-reference. These articles cover the full clinical detail — evidence, thresholds, examples, and rationale.