Handover Note (SBAR)

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BedAgeSexICU day

S: Situation

Main problem / diagnosisWhy in ICU/HDU, and level (ICU / HDU)

B: Background

Past history, comorbidities, allergies, baseline functionKey events so far (surgery, arrests, intubation, shock, results)

A: Assessment by system

Neuro: GCS, sedation, pupils, seizuresResp: support, vent settings, SpO₂, ABG, trendCVS: rhythm, BP/MAP, vasoactive drugs and doses, lactateRenal and fluids: urine output, balance, creatinine, K⁺, Na⁺GI and nutrition: feeds, bowels, glucose, insulinInfection: temperature, antibiotics and day, cultures, source controlLines, tubes and drains (with days in situ)

R: Recommendation

Goals of care and ceiling of treatment (in plain words)Plan for the next shiftPending: results, scans, reviews, calls to familyCall me / escalate if

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