Table 4 Non-technical skills demonstrated by crews during simulation
Non-technical skills | Performed n (%) | Not performed n (%) | Partially performed n (%) | COMMENT / DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Situation awareness | ||||
Anamnesis | 34 (94) | 1 (3) | 1 (3) | Obtaining adequate anamnestic details from paramedic on-scene |
Recognition of difficult airway | 34 (94) | 2 (6) | Not applicable | Possible difficult airway addressed loudly by one crewmember |
Team working | ||||
HCM involvement | 36 (100) | 0 | 0 | HCM actively participating in assessment, treatment and use of equipment |
Pilot involvement | 28 (78) | 8 (22) | 0 | Pilot participating in assessment, preparation or treatment. |
Pilot major contribution | 11 (33) | 22 (66) | Not applicable | Pilot actively and independently contributing to assessment, preparation or treatment. |
Task management | ||||
Brief RSI medications | 33 (92) | 2 (6) | 1 (3) | Giving a concise brief on which medications and dosage before RSI |
Brief Plan B for alternative airway | 25 (69) | 8 (22) | 3 (9) | Supraglottic airway device if RSI-failure. |
Brief Plan C for alternative airway | 11 (30) | 14 (39) | 11 (31) | Surgical front of neck-access if RSI-failure |
Decision making | ||||
Closed-loop communication | 33 (92) | 3 (8) | 0 | Deliberated use of closed loop in team communication |
Checklist | 1 (3) | 35 (97) | 0 | Use of standardized checklist before RSI |