EP 105: The Joy of Resuscitaton with Dr. Dan Howes
Jul 19, 2024
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Dr. Dan Howes, a professor at Queens University, discusses resuscitation medicine and crisis leadership. Topics include training medical personnel, balancing rapid and slow decision-making, cognitive aspects of resuscitation, challenges in resuscitation scenarios, factors affecting performance under pressure, talent development in emergency medicine, and the importance of feedback in medical practice.
Subspecialty resuscitation medicine enhances expertise by focusing on critical cases frequently.
Balancing rapid and slow decision-making in medicine is crucial for effective practice.
Deep dives
Challenges of Resuscitation Medicine
Working in resuscitation medicine combines various specialties such as cardiac arrest, critical care response, and trauma teams under a single program. The emergence of subspecialty resuscitation medicine allows for a dedicated team to handle critical cases more frequently, fostering expertise and efficiency.
Diverse Approaches in Medicine
Medicine comprises different subsets, some focusing on rapid decisions (emergency medicine), while others involve meticulous care (critical care). The ability to switch between 'fast gear' and 'slow gear,' making quick versus deliberate decisions depending on the situation, is essential for effective medical practice.
Training Challenges and Personal Fit
Identifying one's strengths and preference for decision-making styles can guide medical professionals in leveraging their expertise effectively. Understanding when to step out of comfort zones, like transitioning from vertical to horizontal communication modes, enhances adaptability and performance in critical situations.
Continuous Learning and Feedback
Addressing the concept of 'pseudo expertise' in medicine emphasizes the importance of feedback in decision-making. Practitioners are encouraged to seek areas where feedback on judgments may be lacking and implement strategies, like patient follow-ups, to ensure continual learning and accuracy in diagnoses and treatment.
Join Dr. Dan Dworkis on the Emergency Mind Podcast as he dives deep into the world of resuscitation medicine and crisis leadership with Dr. Dan Howes, a professor of emergency and critical care medicine at Queens University. Over a discussion stemming from their recent encounter at a resuscitation conference, they explore the unique systems at Kingston's hospitals, the cognitive and practical aspects of resuscitation, and the importance of feedback in developing true expertise. Discover insights into the effective training of medical personnel and the necessity of balancing rapid and slow decision-making in high-pressure environments.
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