Resuscitation
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We sought to assess the reliability of the method using the pressure measured at the intraosseous (IO) cannula while squeezing the involved limb (P(squeezing)) in determining the position of the IO needle and to compare its performance with that of the traditional confirmation method. ⋯ We suggest that the method using the pressure measured at the IO cannula can be used when there is uncertainty about the position of the IO cannula after determination using traditional methods.
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Medical emergency team performance including non-technical skills, is receiving increased attention due to the influences on patient safety. The Team Emergency Assessment Measure (TEAM) was developed to enable standardized performance assessment and structured team debriefing. ⋯ The tool has potential for team training to improve team's non-technical performance. Further testing is required in 'real' clinical settings.