The Emergency Mind Podcast 04: Sangfroid | Bringing Cool to Chaos with Dan Dworkis MD-PhD
Oct 11, 2019
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Sangfroid: Calmness Under Pressure
- Sangfroid, meaning calmness under pressure, is crucial for ER doctors and everyone.
- It's the ability to apply knowledge amidst chaos, like in a serious accident or complicated medical case.
Witnessing Sangfroid in Action
- Dan Dworkis recalls a cardiac arrest case during his intern year.
- He admired the senior resident's sangfroid, calmly guiding the team despite the pressure.
Sangfroid: A Learned Skill
- Sangfroid is not an innate talent but a skill developed through training.
- Dan Dworkis recounts his early experience as a medical student, lacking sangfroid when facing a cardiac arrest patient.