Do you ever look back on a case and see the signs you missed? Wonder why you got stuck on the wrong thing and didn’t see the patient clearly? Nurse Gwenny is back on the show to share a case that highlights the dangers of making assumptions in trauma care.

We discuss the subtle signs of the patient’s deterioration, why they were so easy to miss, and what we can learn from the case. You'll learn how anchoring bias can cloud your judgment, how to assess shock index, and which critical tool is underused in trauma care. This episode will help you sharpen your assessment skills and better manage the next trauma case!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Initial assessment of a trauma case
• Why hemorrhagic shock was missed
• The emotional impact of nursing
• Learning from your mistakes without shutting down
• Shock index for trauma assessment
• Trauma patients and thirst
• How to avoid anchoring bias
• The ER Nurse’s Clinical Field Guide

Connect with Nurse Gwenny:

Website: http://www.NurseGwenny.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NurseGwenny

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nurse.gwenny

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursegwennyrn/

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CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 🫶 Check out my membership: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/community 📚 Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/learnmore 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁 Affiliation and discounts: https://hoo.be/therapidresponsern ✅ Earn CE’s for listening to podcasts through RNegade: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=d9d541 SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE ⏱️ To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Rapid response teams provide so much more than reducing morbidity and mortality! Think about how quickly things can spiral without the support of RRTs.

As the former director of specialty teams, Jaclyn Bond MSN-LM, MBA-HM has seen how a rapid response program can improve outcomes while also improving nursing job satisfaction and promoting retention. We talk about the MANY benefits of rapid response teams, including fewer code blues, more confident nurses, and their impact on hospital culture.

Learn how to advocate for these teams at your facility, collect data that will help you build your case, and start a program with limited resources!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The unique role of specialty teams
• Strategies to advocate for additional staff
• Why rapid response nurses are crucial in hospitals
• Data collection basics and tips
• The cultural impact of rapid response teams
• How to start a rapid response team

Jaclyn’s article on the nurse-led sepsis response:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39526100/

Download Jaclyn’s SBAR template to help you make the case for rapid response teams:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ltxvEfblwBh-ezaxyTNhU7m2p_tw9GZ/view?usp=sharing

Jaclyn Bond’s views expressed on this podcast are her own and do not reflect the views of any organizations or entities.

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CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 🫶 Check out my membership: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/community 📚 Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/learnmore 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁 Affiliation and discounts: https://hoo.be/therapidresponsern ✅ Earn CE’s for listening to podcasts through RNegade: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=d9d541 SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE ⏱️ To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

You’re 30,000 feet in the air when you hear, “Is there a medical professional onboard?” Answering that call is a little more complicated than you might think.

In this episode, Alexandra Jabr, PhD, EMT-P joins Sarah to discuss what happened during their first in-flight medical emergencies — what surprises came up, what resources they had, and how they responded with limited supplies. They share what they learned about caring for patients mid-flight, from the most common in-flight emergencies to the legal considerations of volunteering. Tune in to find out how you can prepare and respond if you ever hear that call in the air!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Alex’s international flight medical emergency
• What went wrong during Sarah’s first in-flight emergency
• Protocols and challenges of in-flight care
• Aircraft medical kits and limitations
• Legal protections for volunteers
• Should you accept gifts from airlines?
• Common in-flight medical emergencies
• How to prepare for in-flight emergencies
• Documentation protocols and follow-up

Connect with Alex:

https://www.emergencyresilience.com/

https://www.instagram.com/emergencyresilience

Check out the list of FAA mandated medical supplies on every flight:

https://mobile.fpnotebook.com/ER/Pharm/FMndtdEmrgncyMdclKt.htm

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Join me at NTI 2025 May 19th-21st in New Orleans!

You can learn more and get registered here: www.aacn.org/25-nti

CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 🫶 Check out my membership: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/community 📚 Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/learnmore 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁 Affiliation and discounts: https://hoo.be/therapidresponsern ✅ Earn CE’s for listening to podcasts through RNegade: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=d9d541 SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE ⏱️ To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com