This document discusses what makes a hero and how to be a hero. It provides advice such as having strong moral values, being willing to help others despite risks, and persisting through challenges. A hero is guided by doing the right thing in difficult situations without expectation of reward. The document also discusses cognitive resilience techniques like positive self-talk and mindfulness that can help someone endure challenges. It emphasizes the importance of being ready through training and situational awareness to recognize and make difficult decisions when needed.
7. “Made the decision pretty much
immediately that we needed to
secure his airway. Leaving him with
an unsecured airway really wasn't
going to be an option - things were
only going to get worse”
8. “Made the decision pretty much
immediately that we needed to
secure his airway. Leaving him with
an unsecured airway really wasn't
going to be an option - things were
only going to get worse”
25. IT MIGHT NOT WORK
I DON’T WANT TO CREATE A VEGETABLE
I HAVEN’T BEEN TRAINED
NO-ONE ELSE WAS DOING IT
SOMEONE MIGHT COMPLAIN / SUE
IT MIGHT GO WRONG
I MIGHT START BUT NOT BE ABLE TO FINISH
27. 0835 anaesthetised
0837 SpO2 75%, cyanosed
0839 SpO2 40%
0841-3 bradycardiac
joined by ENT Surgeon, & other Anaesthetist
at least 3 Nurses present
Intubation attempted
0845 Continued attempts to intubate
0900 SpO2 90% achieved via SGA
09.10 ‘abandon the procedure and ‘wake the patient
up’
09.13-09.29 reminfentanil stopped
spontaneous breathing began
with permission of Prof Harmer & Bromiley family
28. “It is hard to understand why Dr
A, and those with him,
persevered in trying to intubate
the trachea....he would have
resorted to a surgical access to
the airway.
He still does not know why he did
not do so”
29. “Theatre staff, when
interviewed, all seemed
surprised that [a surgical airway]
was not performed.”