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Learning about human factors in the emergency department

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Then you hear the words coming out of the speaker, “ Paediatric code black. Paediatric code black ”. You’ve heard the phrase code black before – it’s a traumatic cardiac arrest. A shocked friend is being ushered out of the way. You know a paediatric code black means paediatric traumatic cardiac arrest. Andenæs, E.,

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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Don’t forget the essentials: Eat Hydrate +/- caffeinate Exercise Unwind Sleep It’s not rocket science, but it’s shocking how many of us forget! Don’t be afraid to ask the simple questions: Where do I document? Top tip: verbally communicating your plan followed by clear documentation can help avoid confusion!