An integrated ABCDE approach to managing medical emergencies using CRM principles

Logarajah, Sri and Alinier, Guillaume (2014) An integrated ABCDE approach to managing medical emergencies using CRM principles. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 6 (12). pp. 620-625. ISSN 2041-9457

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There is increasing recognition of the vital role of non-technical skills in managing medical emergencies. An ABCDE approach has been very successful in training healthcare professionals in technical skills. Using a similar structure is likely to enhance successful application of their nontechnical counter parts in clinical practice whether it is in the hospital or pre-hospital setting