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