Teamwork during resuscitation

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2008 Aug;55(4):1011-24, xi-xii. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2008.04.001.

Abstract

Effective resuscitation requires the integration of several cognitive, technical, and behavioral skills. Because resuscitation is performed by teams of health care professionals, these individuals must be able to work together in a coordinated and efficient manner, making teamwork a critical skill for care of patients in distress. Despite the importance of teamwork in health care, little consensus exists as to what it is, how it can most effectively be learned, and how it should be assessed. This article reviews current knowledge on the measurement, training, and importance of teamwork in pediatric resuscitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / methods*
  • Female
  • Heart Arrest / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Patient Care Team / standards*
  • Pregnancy
  • Time Factors