Faculty
Be sure to ask this faculty for the most recent picture of their baby in a costume (if you are lucky it might be Baby Yoda)
Dr. Cynthia Peng
Don't forget to mention this relatively simple piece of technology that seems to give the participants an undue challenge.
The telephone
(does anyone have the number memorized yet?)
Oh No! The patient is now in critical condition! Call a code of this color.
Blue
George Clooney
Alcohol Withdrawal
No one should handle a medical crisis on their own, which is why this CRM principle is important.
Call for help early
This crafty faculty loves to ski, traveling to their house in Park City, UT almost every weekend during the winter.
Dr. Kim Harney
Over here you will find this piece of equipment, to see if the patient has ST elevations (Hopefully we don't see a STEMI)
EKG machine
Also known as a Spinal Tap, this procedure is usually performed by a neurologist.
Lumbar Puncture
August West
Anaphylaxis
Be aware of the limitations of the crisis setting. Make sure you know where all relevant resources are (ect. BVM, intubation supplies, etc)
Know the Environment
When this faculty is not busy with work, you might be able to catch them performing operatic theater songs (ask to see her rendition of Glitter and be Gay)
Dr. Jen Basarab-Tung
We have these 5 means of oxygen delivery in our 3Bay which will need to be hooked up to the wall oxygen and set to the correct flow.
Nasal Cannula, O2 Mask, Non-Rebreather, BVM, Nebulizer
The patient is now in VFib. Use the defibrillator and follow 1, 2, 3 (or these 3 steps).
Turn to defib mode (1), Charge (2), Shock (3)
Jacque Lestrade (be specific)
Urosepsis
"the brain can do one thing well, two things kinda ok, and 3 things not at all" This is why Saraswati claims this CRM principle is important
Allocate Attention Wisely
Careful to pronounce correctly the name of this is newer faculty from Alabama! (must pronounce the full name correctly for points)
Dr. Kelly Roszczynialski
(Russia-Neal-Ski)
In our PYXIS you fill find all our medications, including this one which you might want to use if the patient starts to seize.
Ativan
Stanford now has two hospitals (with the new one opening last year), referred to by these nicknames.
300 p and 500 p
Hema Swift
OB Crash
In the stress of the moment it is easy to have mental freeze. Luckily, there are plenty of resources which can guide your thought process. This is the basis for this CRM principle.
Use Cognitive Aids
This faculty channels their intensity into being an avid long distance road bike rider.
Dr. Geoffrey Lighthall
It is important for you all to feel the pulses on our patient, including this one on the top of the foot.
Dorsalis Pedis Pulse or Pedal Pulse
How many times a day must you administer medication if your prescription reads "q.i.d."
4
Shelly Young
Stroke
Closed loop communication is important for this CRM principles to make sure everyone is aware of their task during a medical crisis.
Establish Role Clarity