RAPID AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN ANAESTHETIC EMERGENCY
Dr Thiyagu A/L Ramachendren
Supervisor: Dr Ili Syazana bt Jamal Azmi
9 May 2025
Objectives:
To ensure clear, concise, and coordinated communication among all team members in order to facilitate rapid decision-making, prioritize patient safety, and efficiently manage the anaesthetic emergency
Learning Points:
- Call for Help Early
- Use Closed-Loop Communication
- Use Standardized Tools like SBAR and TRAFFIC LIGHT TOOLS
Summary:
- Effective communication during an anaesthetic emergency is critical to patient safety and team performance.
- It involves clear, concise language, closed-loop communication, defined roles, and early escalation when needed.
- Using structured tools like SBAR and prioritizing essential information ensures swift, coordinated action.
- Post-event debriefing helps reinforce learning and improve future responses
