Individual sessions

Session 1: Why is CICO a problem?

Aims and content

Format

 Duration
  1. Persuade audience that this is a problem worthy of addressing in a holistic way, i.e., techniques, human factors and systems
  2. Ask the group to consider criteria for declaring CICO – introduce transition algorithm
  3. Introduce concepts  and algorithms to be used in course: '3 stages' (Supraglottic Rescue – Transition decision – Infraglottic Rescue) and '3 components of each' (Vortex and infraglottic rescue)
 PowerPoint, discussion, Elaine Bromiley video (first 7 minutes), lessons from NAP4 20 min

Download

  1. Session 1 - PowerPoint slideshow (531KB)
  2. Session 1 - Facilitator's notes (305KB)

Video

Elaine Bromiley - Just a Routine Operation

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzlvgtPIof4]

Description: As a result of his personal experience, Martin Bromiley founded the Clinical Human Factors Group in 2007. This group brings together experts, clinicians and enthusiasts who have an interest in placing the understanding of human factors at the heart of improving patient safety.

In Just A Routine Operation Martin talks about his experience of losing his wife during an apparently routine procedure and his hopes for making a change to practice in healthcare.

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