A-E Assessment

An A to E assessment is a systematic approach that enables us to monitor a patient’s condition, be aware of their Nursing needs and identify potential deterioration at the earliest opportunity. 

A

Airway

B

Breathing

C

Circulation

D

Disability

E

Exposure

The 4 methods of collecting data for an A-E assessment are: 

Look

Listen

Feel

Measure

ACTIVITY 3

Watch the 6-minute A-E Assessment demonstration video :

Q1: What did you learn from the video that you can implement in your own practice?