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The ‘Hidden C’

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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. Pediatrics. Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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Podcast: ECPR

PEMBlog

ECPR involves using ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) to take over heart and lung functions, offering a last-resort option that is becoming more common in large pediatric hospitals. Establishing an ECPR program requires robust infrastructure, multidisciplinary teamwork, and extensive training. 2022; 68:133–152. Circulation.

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Learning about human factors in the emergency department

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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. All information shared in the debrief is confidential.”

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Building Healthier Relationships With Gaming

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Developing Social Skills: Cooperative and multiplayer games can help in developing teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. The Role of Gaming in Emotional Well-being Stress Relief: Gaming can be a form of relaxation and stress relief, providing an escape from the pressures of daily life. Pediatrics , 127 (2), pp.e319-e329.

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A Simplified Approach to Managing the Difficult Airway in Children

Don't Forget the Bubbles

A 5-year-old boy with a past medical history of Crouzon syndrome presents in the Pediatric ED. How to perform a pediatric airway assessment There are lots of things to consider when evaluating the airway prior to any intubation(Table 1). Table 1: Airway assessment Can we predict a difficult pediatric airway?

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Future Fellows Reflect on “The Match”

Sensible Medicine

When my wife and I submitted our rank list for our fellowships (mine in adult cardiology, hers in pediatric hospital medicine), it was hard not to feel very proud. We had interviewed across the country at 13 institutions, with names that excited our mentors as well as our families and colleagues. Share Photo Credit: Mehul Dave