Heavy Lies the Helmet Episode 115 - Me, My Self-Loading Baggage, and I w/Miles Dunagan and Brett Reeder
Dec 20, 2023
Miles Dunagan, an experienced air ambulance pilot, and Brett Reeder, an air medical pilot and instructor, dive into the critical importance of teamwork and communication in aviation. They discuss the derogatory term 'self-loading baggage' for disengaged medical crews and how this mindset can hinder crew performance. Miles emphasizes the need for integrated communication and simulation training, while Brett advocates for clinician involvement in aviation tasks. Together, they address complacency, pilot-clinician integration, and practical emergency training to enhance safety.
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Speak Up Prevents Accidents
- Open communication and empowering everyone to speak up prevents many aviation accidents.
- Air Medical Resource Management (AMRM/CRM) must integrate clinicians and pilots as one crew to improve outcomes.
Engage In Aviation Tasks
- Clinicians must treat aviation duties as part of their job and support the pilot actively.
- Use checklists and engage enthusiastically to maintain safety and team cohesion.
Communicate Concisely During Flight
- Learn simple aviation tasks like watching instruments and looking for hazards and then speak up concisely.
- Practice clear, short calls (e.g., 'sign at four o'clock, 12 feet') to aid pilot situational awareness.