Recognising deterioration in patients’ condition (Observing vital signs)

To increase staff awareness of signs and symptoms that indicate a patients’ condition is deteriorating, and the actions to take to improve and maintain the health of your patient or client.

On completion of the course the learner should know:

• What is a deterioration child
• Background
• Knowing the child
• Vital signs observation
• Sepsis
• Assessment (A.B.C.D.E)
• PEWS
• Documentation and reporting
• Basic life support