Greater Sydney Area HEMS

APRIL 15, 2023

Consider skin-to-skin on Mum’s chest to keep an otherwise well baby warm. This is likely to be difficult in a shocked baby. The nutshell: Most babies don’t need intervention at birth, and those who do respond to stimulus and warming, with no further help required. Secure IV access, give adrenaline, consider IV fluid bolus (10mL/kg).

Hospitals 85

Hospitals Resuscitation Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Teamwork 85

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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! A well-rested team is a safe and productive one. Teamwork – being a good team leader also means being a good team player. What puts a pep in your step? Ever heard of a WOCL?

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Teamwork Leadership Burns 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 10, 2023

A shocked friend is being ushered out of the way. 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.

Emergency Department 91

Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Teamwork 91