THE FOUNDATION DOCTOR · ACUTE CARE CARDS

At the bedside of the deteriorating patient.

The Bleep Cards cover the phone call. These cards cover what happens next: recognise, assess with ABCDE, act, escalate, reassess and document.

Adults only. Any dose shown is quoted from the named UK guideline, not calculated for a patient. Always check the BNF and your local protocol.

Your trust's protocols, local formulary and seniors come first. Learning summary, not a clinical decision tool.
Each card cites the UK national sources it was written against (checked Oct 2026). Where your trust's protocol differs, follow your trust.
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