World Extreme Medicine: Navigating High-Stakes Healthcare
At the World Extreme Medicine Conference, a speaker, whose name was not found in search results, addressed the question 'What happens when the extreme comes to you?' The session delved into the challenges and coping strategies for healthcare professionals facing high-stakes situations.
The speaker emphasized the importance of defining a 'Plan B' before high-stakes procedures, changing variables after each failed attempt, and early role-swapping. They also highlighted the significance of pre-shift readiness, on-shift cues, and post-shift decompression rituals to manage stress.
Micro-debriefs and peer support techniques were discussed to avoid blame and reduce 'second-victim' harm. The session covered recognizing cumulative stress, moral injury, flashbacks, and early warning signs, using first-person accounts like a fatal farm-silo incident and a near-fatal surgical complication.
Chad Hollingsworth, a flight paramedic and educator, shared practical routines for recovery and maintaining practice, such as pre-/in-/post-shift check-ins and micro-debriefs. He also introduced a procedural mindset that plans for failure before it happens, helping professionals navigate extreme situations.
The session at the World Extreme Medicine Conference provided valuable insights into managing extreme situations in healthcare. It emphasized the importance of planning, support, and self-care, using real-life examples and practical strategies. These lessons can help professionals better navigate high-stakes procedures and cumulative stress.
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