”Anticipation is key for goal-oriented behaviour. . . . Good pilots say ”Always fly ahead of your plane!”” Marcus Rall and Peter Dieckman
This checklist is indicated prior to the team management of a potentially critical patient. The purpose of the checklist is to prime to the team. The ”Sign-In” is an adapted version of the WHO (World Health Organization) Surgical Safety Checklist Time-Out organized according to the SBAR communication format.
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Situation
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Team introduction (first name & profession)
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Patient’s age & problem
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Background
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Patient’s prior medical history
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Current event (e.g. ambulance report)
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Assessment
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Potential conditions?
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Potential measures?
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Recommendation
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Division of labor; need for extra personnel?
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Suggestions from team-members?
