Thursday, September 20, 2007

Simulation: Patient with impaired conciousness requiring tracheostomy care

Me, LinFung, Evelyn and Siti (ICU nurse) are the nurses of this simulation of the day. I prepared myself by reading up to familiarize about brain injury, jotting the important points in the management of an unconcious patient and visualize how the atmosphere will be like, crisis that may happen etc...

On the actual simulation, we're all very tense(internally) but we maintain cool and calm. We took a little long time to plan a list of things to do and distribute the tasks. In the event of crisis, i think i could have anticipate more.

These are the key guidelines:
1. Know your environment
2. Anticipate and plan for crisis
3. Assume leadership role
4. Communicate effectively
5. Distribute workload optimally
6. Allocate attention wisely
7. Utilize all available resources (incl. info)
8. Call for assistance early
9. Maintain professional behavior

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