Free SBAR for Nurse Cheat Sheet Template
SBAR for Nurse Cheat Sheet
Name: [YOUR NAME]
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Department: [YOUR DEPARTMENT]
Date: [DATE]
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Section |
Details & Example |
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S (Situation) |
Brief Description: Concisely state the current situation or issue. Example: "Patient [PATIENT NAME] in room [ROOM NUMBER] is experiencing chest pain." |
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B (Background) |
Relevant History: Provide pertinent medical history and recent events. Example: "Patient [PATIENT NAME], aged [AGE], has a history of [MEDICAL CONDITIONS] and was admitted [DAYS AGO] days ago for [REASON FOR ADMISSION]." |
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A (Assessment) |
Current Assessment: Document the nurse's observations and assessments. Example: "Patient's vital signs include BP [BLOOD PRESSURE], HR [HEART RATE] bpm, and SpO2 [OXYGEN SATURATION]%. ECG shows sinus tachycardia." |
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R (Recommendation) |
Action/Recommendation: Provide suggested actions or interventions. Example: "Administer nitroglycerin as ordered. Notify physician immediately. Prepare for ECG monitoring." |
