Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Children's Hospital Colorado Littleton, Colorado
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
The world of critical care transport medicine has been described as moments of calm punctuated by moments of chaos. While many providers are drawn to the field because it requires fast thinking, mental focus, and intuitive decision-making, the impact of the stress response and the human factors inherent to the medical arena can make us more prone to error during the times when it matters most. Studies show that, contrary to common belief, years of experience and level of training do nothing to overcome acute stress-induced performance decline. What separates the calm from the anxious has proven to be more about collaboration, preparation and strategic adaptation than inherent skill under pressure. This discussion will illustrate the impact of the stress response on our performance as individuals and as teams. We will then identify the human factor barriers and enablers of success during critical care resuscitation and, importantly, introduce strategies for clinicians to adapt and prepare for their next great clinical challenge.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will understand the critical effects of the stress response on performance
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the human factors issues impacting critical care resuscitation
Upon completion, participants will be able employ strategies to better adapt and prepare for stressful patient care situations
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