Team Roles in Resuscitation Practices

Questions and Answers

What are the team roles in high-performance teams?

Team leader

Compressor

Monitor

All of the above (correct)

Which of the following are possible team roles for resuscitation? (Select all that apply)

Timer/recorder (correct)

Airway (correct)

Administer of medications (correct)

Bystander

What is the role of the compressor in a team during CPR?

To assess the patient and perform chest compressions.

What does the rescuer responsible for the airway do?

Maintains an open airway and delivers breaths. Signup and view all the answers

What does the AED/monitor/CPR coach do?

Focuses on team performance of CPR and provides feedback. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the team leader?

Assign roles and make treatment decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the timer/recorder's role in CPR?

Keeps record of events including frequency and duration of interruptions. Signup and view all the answers

What is achieving a high chest compression fraction (CCF)?

The amount of time spent doing high-quality chest compressions. Signup and view all the answers

Closed-loop communication is important in high-performance team dynamics.

True Signup and view all the answers

How should you correct a colleague's CPR technique as a team leader?

In a tactful manner. Signup and view all the answers

What is debriefing?

A process that helps individual team members perform better and brings awareness to system strengths and deficiencies. Signup and view all the answers

Examples of effective team dynamics include ______.

clear roles and responsibilities, knowledge sharing, debriefing, constructive intervention Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Team Roles in High-Performance Teams

Clear roles and responsibilities are essential for smooth team function during resuscitation.
Multiple rescuers working together enhance overall effectiveness in resuscitation efforts.

Possible Team Roles for Resuscitation

Key roles include team leader, medication administrator, compressor, timer/recorder, monitor/defibrillator/CPR coach, and airway manager.
Teams with fewer than six rescuers require individuals to take on multiple roles.
High-priority roles must be filled first, especially when team size is limited.

Compressor

Responsible for assessing the patient and performing chest compressions next to the victim’s chest.
Role rotation is necessary after every 5 cycles or approximately every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue.

Airway Manager

Positioned by the victim's head to maintain an open airway and deliver breaths, ensuring proper ventilation without overinflation.

AED/Monitor/CPR Coach

Focuses on supervising and providing feedback on team members' CPR performance throughout the resuscitation.

Team Leader

Responsible for assigning roles and making critical treatment decisions.
Observes team dynamics from various positions to offer feedback and monitor performance.

Timer/Recorder

Keeps track of important events during the resuscitation, including interruptions of chest compressions, shock delivery, and medication timing.

Achieving High Chest Compression Fraction (CCF)

A high-performing team maintains a high percentage of time spent on effective chest compressions during resuscitation attempts.
Increased CCF correlates directly with improved survival rates.
Pauses in compressions can reduce CCF; minimizing these is crucial.
Efficient transitions between compressors and careful management of pauses before rhythm analysis enhance overall performance.

Clear Roles and Responsibilities

Clearly assigning roles and outlining individual responsibilities is critical for effective team dynamics in high-performance scenarios.

Closed-Loop Communication

Effective communication is demonstrated when team members acknowledge and confirm instructions, ensuring actions are understood and executed.

Constructive Intervention

Providing tactful corrections during performance emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards among team members.

Debriefing

Conducting debriefing sessions post-resuscitation promotes individual performance improvement and awareness of team strengths and weaknesses.

Examples of Effective Team Dynamics

Clear roles and responsibilities, knowledge sharing, constructive interventions, and debriefings contribute to overall team success.

Description

Discover the critical roles and responsibilities needed for high-performance teams during resuscitation. This quiz covers key positions like the team leader, compressor, and airway manager, highlighting their importance in enhancing overall effective response. Test your knowledge on how each role contributes to successful resuscitation efforts.