Simulated anaesthetic emergencies

Leading teams during simulated pediatric emergencies: a pilot study

PURPOSE Leadership has been identified as a key variable for the functioning of teams and as one of the main reasons for success or failure of team-based work systems. Pediatricians often function as team leaders in the resuscitation of a critically ill child. However, pediatric residents often report having little opportunity to perform in the role of team leader during residency. In order to ...

The preparation and storage of anaesthetic drugs for obstetric emergencies: a survey of UK practice.

BACKGROUND Traditionally anaesthetic drugs for obstetrics are prepared as a contingency and stored until they are required for emergency use or have expired. Expiry is based on presumed reduction in sterility and efficacy although evidence for this is inconsistent. Preparation in advance introduces the risk of error and potential for tampering by a third party. Discarding and re-preparing drugs...

Improving team information sharing with a structured call-out in anaesthetic emergencies: a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND Sharing information with the team is critical in developing a shared mental model in an emergency, and fundamental to effective teamwork. We developed a structured call-out tool, encapsulated in the acronym 'SNAPPI': Stop; Notify; Assessment; Plan; Priorities; Invite ideas. We explored whether a video-based intervention could improve structured call-outs during simulated crises and i...

Artificial circulation produced by rocking; its use in drowning and anaesthetic emergencies.

Video conferencing versus telephone calls for team work across hospitals: a qualitative study on simulated emergencies

BACKGROUND Teamwork is important for patient care and outcome in emergencies. In rural areas, efficient communication between rural hospitals and regional trauma centers optimise decisions and treatment of trauma patients. Little is known on potentials and effects of virtual team to team cooperation between rural and regional trauma teams. METHODS We adapted a video conferencing (VC) system t...