Published: 2026-01-12 Updated: 2026-01-12
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"Applying the ABCDE approach, one of the emergency intervention algorithms, in a systematic sequence can help stabilize the patient and prioritize critical interventions by quickly identifying life-threatening conditions."
Emergency Response Algorithms (ABCDE Approach)

Emergency Response Algorithms (ABCDE Approach)

StepContentExample Intervention
A (Airway)Check airway patencyClearing airway obstruction
B (Breathing)Is breathing present and sufficient?Providing oxygen support
C (Circulation)Check circulation, measure pulseBleeding control, IV fluid initiation
D (Disability)Assess level of consciousnessNeurological check with GCS
E (Exposure)Examine body traumasInjury and infection control

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal