Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management is a high-yield, clinically-relevant resource for understanding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of a wide variety of perioperative emergencies. Each chapter opens with a clinical case, followed by a discussion of the relevant evidence. Case-based learning discussion questions, which can be used for self-assessment or in the classroom, round out each chapter. This book is an ideal resource for trainees, clinicians, and nurses who work in the perioperative arena, from the operating room to the postoperative surgical ward.

This manual provides medical professionals with a script to run, discuss, and evaluate effective emergency drills in the perioperative setting.

Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management is a high-yield, clinically-relevant resource for understanding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of a wide variety of perioperative emergencies. Three introductory chapters review a critical thinking approach to the unstable or pulseless patient, crisis resource management principles to improve team performance and the importance of cognitive aids in adhering to guidelines during perioperative crises. The remaining sections cover six major areas of patient instability: cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, metabolic/endocrine, and toxin-related disorders, and shock states, as well as specific emergencies for obstetrical and pediatric patients. Each chapter opens with a clinical case, followed by a discussion of the relevant evidence. Case-based learning discussion questions, which can be used for self-assessment or in the classroom, round out each chapter. Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management is an ideal resource for trainees, clinicians, and nurses who work in the perioperative arena, from the operating room to the postoperative surgical ward.

Produced by a world-renowned team of trauma specialists, this source reviews initial management considerations beginning in the pre-hospital phase, continues through the primary and secondary surveys of the hospital-based evaluation process, and proceeds to the perioperative management of trauma, burns, and associated conditions. This reference pro

" Massive hemorrhage in the operative setting is a critical event that must be managed effectively by an interdisciplinary team to avoid adverse outcomes and patient death. The purpose of this project was to increase knowledge and self-efficacy of anesthesia providers and perioperative staff members related to the management of hemorrhagic crises and use of the massive transfusion protocol (MTP). A two-part educational bundle consisting of pre-education and low-fidelity simulation (LFS) via computer-based training (CBT) modules and hands-on skills sessions were utilized. Pre-educational materials consisted of narrated PowerPoint presentations and tutorials. A video simulation depicted the management of a massive blood loss scenario with an interdisciplinary team in the operative setting. Individualized hands-on skills sessions reviewed role-specific responsibilities regarding use of the MTP. Participants completed a knowledge test and self-efficacy survey pre-and-post intervention. After completing the educational bundle, an increase in knowledge and self-efficacy was observed. The overall group mean total score on the knowledge test changed from 12.38 to 13.08. Aggregated mean score increased by 5.65%. Self-efficacy related to role-specific responsibilities and the team's ability to carry out the MTP increased significantly for all participants. This project serves as an example of how a multimodal educational bundle can improve knowledge, confidence, and overall readiness to respond to critical events involving massive hemorrhage. This model can be utilized for crisis management education for other potential perioperative crises and demonstrates how pre-education and low-fidelity simulation (LFS) enable crisis management training to be readily accessible to the entire interdisciplinary team. Keywords: perioperative interdisciplinary education, massive transfusion protocol, crisis management, pre-education, low-fidelity simulation " -- Abstract

Designed to provide participants with the latest information on critical incident stress management techniques and post-trauma syndromes, the Advanced Group Crisis Intervention builds on the knowledge base which was obtained through the Group Crisis Intervention course and/or in publications. At the conclusion of this course, participants will have been exposed to specific, proven strategies to intervene with those suffering the ill effects of their exposure to trauma. Emphasis will be on advanced defusings and debriefings in complex situations.This course is designed for EAP, human resources and public safety personnel, mental health professionals, chaplains, emergency medical services providers, firefighters, physicians, police officers, nurses, dispatchers, airline personnel and disaster workers who are already trained in the critical incident stress debriefing format. It will also be useful for those working extensively with traumatized victims for various walks of life.