[Coping with complex medical emergency situations : Competent and successful decision-making, communication and leadership]

Anaesthesist. 2015 Apr;64(4):298-303. doi: 10.1007/s00101-015-2423-2.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Background: Stress is an integral part of the daily routine among healthcare workers in anesthesiology and emergency medicine.

Objectives: This article describes negative stress effects in complex emergency situations and presents helpful tools for coping with them.

Material and methods: Evaluation and discussion of selected medical and psychological publications and the inclusion of expert opinions are presented.

Results: Negative stress of healthcare providers in medical emergencies severely affects their reasoning and communication and is inadequately taken into account during routine care.

Conclusion: Research in aviation and psychology has provided various tools to improve performance during stressful events and should be taken into consideration for routine daily use.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological*
  • Communication*
  • Emergency Medical Services / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Leadership*
  • Mental Processes
  • Personnel Delegation
  • Stress, Psychological / psychology