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You may want to check out some of the simulation centres who teach alot of non technical skills.  These focus on some of the individual and team issues that arise including critical thinking and dealing with the issues that make emergency situations different from the routine. David Gaba's work may be useful.
Regards
Stephanie O'Regan
Simulation Coordinator
Sydney Medical Simulation Centre
www. nsh.nsw.gov.au/services/smsc

>>> orthodiva at hotmail.com 09/08/2006 1:14:44 am >>>
Dear list members,
     It has been requested that I prepare something for out Surgical Technology program concerning the differences between elective surgery and trauma.  Students are not being taught any critical thinking processes to deal with situations they may find themselves in after graduation, and this is stressful -to say the least- for not only the new employees but also the Surgeons, Anesthesiologists and RN's who must deal with it.  My format will be a brief lecture followed by several scenarios to illustrate what can happen and how they can anticipate and plan for the unexpected and rapidly changing course of the surgery.
     Any suggestions, resources or experiences you may be willing to share would be a great help.  You are the ones on the front lines of trauma and it is your input I believe to be most valuable.  I already have bits of "Top Knife" (with the blessing of Dr. Maddox, I hope) and the resources of trauma.org as a starting point, but I want more.  Anything you encounter with new staff that makes you crazy?  Something that we should teach but do not?  Someone at your facility who does it better and would be willing to share with me?  Anything from those with military connections?
     Someday one of my "kids" may be across the table from you.  I want them to be up to the challenge.
Thank you,
Susanna Mathews
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