Anticipation and preparation for delivery room emergencies. Issue 6 (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chang, Catherine; Perlman, Jeffrey
• Is Part Of: Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine. Volume 24:Issue 6(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Newborn -- Resuscitation -- Simulation training -- Emergencies -- Communication; Neonatology -- Periodicals; Newborn infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Fetus -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.9201
• DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2019.101031
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-165X

Abstract

Abstract: Effective communication is the keystone in the management of delivery room emergencies. A clearly defined framework and "shared mental model" optimize team collaboration and are essential when anticipating and preparing for high-stakes emergent cases. This review defines a framework to build shared mental models using dialogue, pre-briefing, checklists, simulation, debriefing and structured feedback to maintain a cohesive high functioning team. Strategies to approach different emergency lead-times will be discussed, and case examples will be used to illustrate concepts outlined.