PEMBlog

AUGUST 20, 2024

This episode of PEM Currents discusses ECPR (Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), an advanced procedure used in cases of cardiac arrest when traditional CPR fails. Establishing an ECPR program requires robust infrastructure, multidisciplinary teamwork, and extensive training. cardiac rhythms. cardiac rhythms.

CPR 52

CPR Resuscitation Pediatrics Hospitals 52

SheMD

MAY 11, 2023

In medical emergencies, provider qualities which lead to greater performance and patient outcomes include leadership and teamwork. This study focused on gender differences in CPR performance and trialed an intervention to impact the leadership behaviors of female medical students. Why do we care about this article? What does this mean?

Leadership 52

Leadership Documentation/Coding Teamwork CPR 52

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Each year a team usually reports CPR being delivered. I’ve done the course and now instruct and examine on it – well worth doing if you join to help determine what’s appropriate and sensible, and what you can expect of RRMTs who attend a scene with you. So MRTs are so much more than an emergency rescue service.

Soft Tissue Injuries 52

Soft Tissue Injuries Seizures Ambulance Services Teamwork 52

Greater Sydney Area HEMS

APRIL 15, 2023

Consider skin-to-skin on Mum’s chest to keep an otherwise well baby warm. HR <60 If the heart rate drops below 60 then this is an indication to start CPR. The nutshell: Most babies don’t need intervention at birth, and those who do respond to stimulus and warming, with no further help required. Reassess again after another 30s.

Hospitals 85

Hospitals Resuscitation Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Teamwork 85

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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 10, 2023

They’re getting CPR. And then the debrief runs through STOP : Situation – a recap of the resuscitation, including the reasoning behind decisions made Things that went well Opportunities to improve Points of action – equipment issues, or whether a case review is needed And so after the hot debrief, you pause. They have been stabbed.

Emergency Department 91

Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Teamwork 91