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Episode 15: Paediatric Trauma & How to Do Sim

PHEM Cast

In situ simulation: detection of safety threats and teamwork training in a high risk emergency department. Boet S, Bould MD, Layat Burn C, Reeves S. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine. Patterson MD, Geis GL, Falcone RA, LeMaster T, Wears RL. BMJ Quality & Safety. 2013; 22: 468-477.

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Boots on Ground: Lessons Learned from Trauma Nurse Turned EM Doc

FEMinEM

Few of us would thrive in EM if we did not have some sense of the value of teamwork. My hope is that as we begin to embrace our distinctive contribution in the workplace, we will see less burn out, frustration, and dissatisfaction. The memory I have just recounted stood out as a representation of this notion.

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You’re Now A Paediatric Registrar: Step Up, Survive & Thrive 

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Are there distinctive sub-specialty referral pathways for your area e.g. liver, burns, surgery, neurosurgery etc. Teamwork – being a good team leader also means being a good team player. How do I use the bleep/ SmartApp communication system? What are the local referral systems in place? What is the escalation/retrieval pathway?