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ABCDE approach

The evidence-based standard for the systematic assessment of the acutely ill patient. Practise the ABCDE approach until it becomes second nature, under time pressure, safely and repeatably, on any device.

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4 + 1
scenarios + tutorial
increasing
in complexity
instant
feedback at every step
the challenge

Knowing the protocol is not the same as mastering it.

Three structural barriers hold mastery back. Virtual simulation removes all three.

Inconsistent exposure

Emergencies don't happen on schedule. Experience builds up unpredictably, resulting in variable practice.

Limited repetition

Mastery requires frequent, deliberate practice. Clinical placements rarely offer that repetition.

Risk on the job

Learning high-risk skills on real patients holds back the building of confidence.

how you play it

Take the lead in a true-to-life emergency.

Not a passive knowledge test, but active training of clinical skills and team coordination.

  1. 1You're placed straight into an emergency and are responsible for the full management of a critically ill patient.
  2. 2You work through every step: airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure.
  3. 3You give orders to a virtual nurse, consult specialists and deploy interventions, under time pressure.
  4. 4After each scenario you get a detailed debriefing with concrete points to improve.
gameplay, walkthrough1:16, with sound
in the game

This is what the ABCDE module looks like.

images from the game
wide view of the emergency department, patient on a monitored bed vital signs on the monitor systematic assessment of the patient focused inspection during the ABCDE decisions and interventions under time pressure exposure: skin and physical examination imaging at the bedside the patient in a realistic 3D environment
Wide view of the emergency department, patient on a monitored bed1 / 8 Vital signs on the monitor2 / 8 Systematic assessment of the patient3 / 8 Focused inspection during the ABCDE4 / 8 Decisions and interventions under time pressure5 / 8 Exposure: skin and physical examination6 / 8 Imaging at the bedside7 / 8 The patient in a realistic 3D environment8 / 8
the scenarios

Four cases, increasing in complexity.

From a young, rapidly progressing presentation to trauma and the older patient, each case has its own working diagnosis that you make yourself. We won't give those away here.

scenario: traumascenario 1 of 4
virtual patient from the scenario Hit while cycling

Hit while cycling

virtual patient from the game
temperature35.8°C on arrival

A 79-year-old woman was hit by a car while cycling and brought to the ED. Her temperature is 35.8 °C. Assess her systematically using the ABCDE.

79 yearstraumaED
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scenario: internal medicinescenario 2 of 4
virtual patient from the scenario General malaise

General malaise

virtual patient from the game
temperature39.3°C on arrival

An older woman is referred by her GP with general malaise. Since yesterday, pain around the navel and a temperature of 39.3 °C. History: hypertension and osteoporosis.

feverabdominal painmedication
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scenario: neuroscenario 3 of 4
virtual patient from the scenario Found on the floor

Found on the floor

virtual patient from the game
temperature30.4°C on arrival

A 70-year-old woman is brought in by ambulance after neighbours, who hadn't seen her for days, found her on the floor in her hallway. She is barely responsive; temperature 30.4 °C. History: TIA and hypertension.

70 yearsreduced consciousnesshypothermic
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scenario: acutescenario 4 of 4
virtual patient from the scenario Flu-like and confused

Flu-like and confused

virtual patient from the game
temperature40°C on arrival

A 27-year-old woman with a flu-like presentation: muscle pain, fever (40 °C), chills, nausea and vomiting. She is rapidly deteriorating and seems somewhat confused.

27 yearshigh feverconfused
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debriefing

After every scenario: tailored feedback, per ABCDE letter.

Every debriefing builds on the choices you made and has three parts: how complete your first assessment was, general feedback for this scenario, and concrete feedback on your actions: what went wrong or was missed, and why.

debriefing: completenessgeneral feedbackfeedback on your actions
example debriefing, ABCDE completeness with green checkmarks per element example debriefing, general feedback on the scenario example debriefing, specific feedback on your actions, with reason why incorrect
learning objectives

What you'll master after this module.

Recognising life-threatening situations using the ABCDE structure.
Prioritising interventions in a busy emergency setting.
Collaborating with team members under time pressure.
why it works

Based on proven principles of simulation-based education.

Fail safelyMake mistakes, test strategies and see the consequences, without risk to real patients.
Personalised feedbackAfter every scenario: analysis of your interventions, missed steps and concrete recommendations.
Unlimited practiceAccessible 24/7. Practise as often as needed to reach and maintain competence. The most effective remedy against skill decay.
who it's for

For those first responsible for stabilisation.

(ED) physicians & residents

Train the systematic management of the acutely ill patient and build confidence before and during practice.

ED nurses

Strengthen your role in first response, recognise deterioration early and communicate in a structured way within the team.

Hospitals & institutions

Give teams a safe, repeatable way to keep the ABCDE approach sharp.

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In a short demo we'll let you play a real emergency case, and help you plan how to use it with your audience.

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3D character: physician thinking it over