How do you prepare a whole team for high-acuity, low-occurrence procedures? The third HALO article explores shared mental rehearsal, simulation, role clarity and debriefing, including how to support colleagues who encounter these procedures without prior preparation.
Personal preparation for high-acuity, low-occurrence procedures goes beyond learning the physical technique. Part two of the HALO series explores decision triggers, managing stress, self-talk, mental rehearsal and focus, with an emphasis on deliberate practice before a crisis.
What do we actually mean by 'downtime' after cardiac arrest? This discussion examines how a single number can obscure periods of CPR, low flow and restored circulation, and explores clearer ways to communicate the patient's course during handover.
Philosophy of Emergency Medicine
Why do resuscitation decisions sometimes swing back and forth without producing action? Simon Carley uses a trauma scenario to explore decision paralysis, sharing strategies for agreeing key information and review times while keeping the whole team involved.
Iain and Simon review highlights from the St Emlyn's blog in this combined June and July 2022 podcast round-up.
Natalie May reports from day three of ICEM 2022 in Melbourne. Lessons from major incidents in Manchester, New Zealand, Beirut and Tonga sit alongside sessions on prehospital retrieval, human factors and shared leadership.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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