Defeating Death Making the Right Decision in the First 10 Minutes

The hospital must be maintained in a state of readiness in order to be able to prevent catastrophic consequences from occurring when the severely ill or injured patients
are presented to or being treated in hospital. This state of readiness includes not only the physical equipment but also the mental readiness of the doctors, nurses and receptionists. In hospital training and drill sessions are recommended to practice assessment and resuscitation team skills. Everyone must be trained to deal with typical emergency situations and equipment must be available and ready to be used at a moment’s notice. Drill sessions facilitate the practice of psychomotor skills and working as a team, providing for effective and efficient treatment of critical patients. Lack of preparation may make the difference between life and death. […]