Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 27, 2024

From an early age, I always wanted to be the person on the scene helping those in need (my earliest memory was my mum teaching me first aid and CPR- a seed was planted me thinks!). Air Ambulance Charities operate many air ambulances in the UK and have associated rapid response cars for when the weather doesnt allow for flying.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Ambulance Services Operations Teamwork 52

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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 10, 2023

They’re getting CPR. Then the patient is rapidly moved to the operating theatre. Challenging hierarchy in healthcare teams – ways to flatten gradients to improve teamwork and patient care. The effects of aviation-style non-technical skills training on technical performance and outcome in the operating theatre. Andenæs, E.,

Emergency Department 91

Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Teamwork 91

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. A third RCT demonstrated that even brief low-level incivility could increase the risk of major error during CPR by up to 66%. They underestimated the impact of this exposure.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105