Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

In such situations, ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, compassionate leadership, strong interpersonal communication, and psychological safety are essential. Barriers to reporting include a lack of awareness of reporting mechanisms, fear of repercussions on professional reputation, and a lack of proactive leadership support.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Awake fiberoptic intubation where the patient consents, co-operative AND the airway is prepared with local anaesthesia. This is referred to as CPR I nduced C onsciousness ( CPRIC ). When there is an immediate threat to life (e.g., in cardiac arrest where the time taken to site a line may lead to preventable neurological damage).

Airway Management 135

Airway Management Emergency Department Resuscitation Psychiatric 135

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Scottish Mountain Rescue (SMR) is an umbrella organisation, with teams the final decider of how they operate. Each year a team usually reports CPR being delivered. Team equipment, procedures, training schedules/frequency, and skill mix vary between teams greatly. So MRTs are so much more than an emergency rescue service.

Soft Tissue Injuries 52

Soft Tissue Injuries Seizures Ambulance Services Teamwork 52