Issn Print: 1559-2332
Publication Date: 2006/07/01
Explicit Communication in an Obstetrical Emergency
Toni B Walzer; Hajime Kobayashi; Roxane Gardner; Daniel B Raemer
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Author Information: Center for Medical Simulation,
Excerpt
One of the hallmarks of a high-performance team is the use of a common language during emergency situations. In domains where formed teams are the typical organizational structure, clear conversation using common terms is especially important to avoid misunderstandings and to reduce the communication burden. We believe that labor and delivery teams might benefit from standardizing vocabulary during obstetrical emergencies. To understand the current vocabulary used we observed the declaration of a relatively common obstetrical emergency, shoulder dystocia, during a simulation exercise.
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