Podcast 177 – Chris Hicks on the Fog of War: Training the Resuscitationist Mindset

A lecture by an emergency physician explores stress, team dynamics, and the 'Fog of War' concept in emergency medicine. The significance of mental preparation in emergency situations and the impact of mental rehearsal on team performance. How acute emotions affect memory in medical contexts and stress management during high-pressure events. The influence of threat and challenge appraisal on performance under stress. Tools for assessing appraisal in emergency medicine residents and stress inoculation training. The importance of mental preparations, team readiness, simulation, and analysis in trauma resuscitations.