Rob,
This is an interesting point. I think the experience your getting is excellent. But in my mind when Im in the ED and have a problem managing an airway and call for ICU / Anaesthetic help, Id expect to get the SpR at least.
A quick survey - when you call for anaesthetic / ICU support, who do you normally get. The SHO or the SpR 1-2-3 or the SpR 4-5.
Is it acceptable or appropriate to get the SHO (ICU or anaesthetic) for an airway emergency. This happened frequently in the ED I worked at in London and it drove me mad.
Anyone got any other thoughts.
Craig
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I agree with Cliff.
In the ITU i work in (Southampton - where Cliff has worked), the ITU SHO/Reg
holds the arrest bleep for the hospital and attends A/E when requested. I
have logged my cases since joining the unit and have averaged 5 arrests and
3 A/e calls per 7 shifts worked (day and night- and i usually carry the
bleep when i'm working).
Not bad experience in emergent airway management from my point of view.
Rob Dawes
SHO Critical Care Rotation
SGH
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