Sbar is a communication tool used to provide structure and organization to progress reports, handovers, and other communication. It stands for "Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation." For example: Situation: Patient is an 80-year-old male with a history of hypertension and COPD. Background: The patient was admitted to the hospital yesterday for shortness of breath and chest pain. Assessment: Laboratory results showed the patient's oxygen saturation is low and his blood pressure is elevated. Recommendation: Administer oxygen and initiate anti-hypertensive medications.