Educational revision — for learning, not live patient decisions. Guideline-linked. Always work with your seniors and local guidelines.
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I’ve been bleeped about…

The ward calls you actually get, in the words the nurse uses. What to ask on the phone, what to do first, and when to call your senior.

The potassium is highThe blood pressure is lowThe sats have droppedChest pain on the wardThe patient has a temperatureThe patient is confusedThe blood sugar is lowThe blood sugar is highLow urine outputThe patient has fallenThe patient is fittingThe patient is drowsyThe heart rate is fastThe NEWS2 is highThe blood pressure is highCan you write up fluids?