SCENARIO Case was an acute severe/life threatening asthma episode in a young patient. TECHNICAL FEEDBACK FROM DR. ADAM REID (EM CONSULTANT) Hi all, Thanks to those who participated and observed our acute severe asthma sim the other day. Particular thanks to Dr. Lachlan Robinson for stepping up to the plate at the last minute and […]
Pilot sim feedback #4: Propranolol overdose
Here is the write up from our latest (very challenging) in situ sim. It includes feedback on human factors from our colleagues in aviation. SCENARIO 17-year-old girl with a background of anxiety. Deliberate OD of propranolol (unknown quantity). Hysterical mother in attendance (superb performance from Dr. Lucy Parker!) Initial A-E assessment done. Patient bradycardic and […]
