Patient assessments and oral presentation of cases is an essential aspect of medical practice. This paper will examine the DRSABCDE system and ISBA presentation system, which are often used in Emergency units.
DRSABCDE assessment stands for danger, response, sent for help, airway, breathing, circulation, disability and exposure (Curtis, Ramsden, Shaban, Fry, Considine, 2019). This assessment approach is recommended for Emergency because it is a quick method for checking the vital systems of one’s body. It is recommended to perform a more in-depth assessment after the patient’s state is stabilised. The most applicable communication approach for Emergency units is ISBAR because it provides a clean and easy to use structure to present a patient case.
According to the National Safety and Quality Health Standards, “leaders of a health service organisation set up and maintain systems and processes to support effective communication” (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, 2019, p. 48). Moreover, the standard implies that the communication system in place is effective for the specifics of the healthcare environment, which in case of Emergency means that healthcare professionals must be able to quickly and precisely communicate the necessary information, which can be achieved with ISBAR.
Based on these two strategies, a case presentation plan would include an assessment using DRSABCDE and ISBRA for communicating the results. In accordance with DRSABCDE, a medical professional should check whether the patient is threatened by any dangerous condition, respond to it and get help. Next, vital signs must be checked in the following order – airway, breathing, circulation, disability and exposure (Curtis et al., 2019). In this case, the oral presentation plan would include identifying the patient, introducing themselves, describing the case and current health status, background of concerns, assessment of risks and recommendation. ISBRA stands for identity, situation, background, assessment, and recommendation.
Overall, this paper outlines the DRSABCDE assessment method and ISBA case presentation approach. These methods should be used in Emergency care because they help address urgent health concerns.
References
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. (2017). National Safety and Quality Health Standards (2nd ed.). Web.
Curtis, K., Ramsden, C. Shaban, R., Fry, M., & Considine, J. (2019). Emergency and trauma care for nurses and paramedics (3rd ed.). Chatswood, Australia: Elsevier.