Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Scottish Mountain Rescue (SMR) is an umbrella organisation, with teams the final decider of how they operate. 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.

Soft Tissue Injuries 52

Soft Tissue Injuries Seizures Ambulance Services Teamwork 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 24, 2023

Crouzon syndrome, Pierre-Robin sequence, Down syndrome, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome) I njuries to the face, mandible, pharynx, or neck S leeping issues such as snoring due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy It’s essential to have a well-planned approach to managing the difficult airway. difficult intubations in neonates and infants. Br J Anaesth.

Airway Management 98

Airway Management Teamwork Pediatrics Emergency Department 98

American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Teamwork is the foundation of a healthcare system that runs smoothly and provides the best possible care for its patients. Inadequate teamwork can result in clinical adverse events because of communication hurdles between hierarchies, a failure to recognize human fallibility, and a lack of situational awareness.

Teamwork 52

Teamwork Operations Wellness 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 10, 2023

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. Communication is closed-loop.

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. Loss of psychological safety and mental well-being persist long after the episode and can impact future episodes of care. The lasting effects of incivility cannot be understated.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

There is leadership operating at many levels. Just like a hospital, or a health system, an orchestra needs every player doing their thing and doing it well. But, just like a ‘good’ resuscitation, the secret to a great jam is lots of preparation and finely-tuned teamwork. In practice, though, things are more complicated.

Leadership 136

Leadership Teamwork Hospitals Emergency Department 136