ExpatMedic0
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So I work with some great people, but I could not help but notice when crossing paths in the ED or arriving as a second unit, that some of their handovers are a bit much.
Some of them rattle on and on, giving me every single vital sign detail( B/P, HR, RR, SPO2,)and a long and often confusing story of what happened . I dont mean to be rude but sometimes I just have to stop them and ask "why was the ambulance called today" if I am a second unit, or if I am passing them by in the ED as they give report to ED staff I just look on and wait for the nurse or doctor to cut them off.
On the other hand I work with another guy who tells you absolutely nothing, maybe the chief complaint if your lucky.
I have my own method of stating the chief complaint/ why the ambulance was called, stating "vital signs within normal limits, (if they are) and only pertinent medical history. In most circumstances I do a handover in 5-10 seconds(unless a lot of ALS procedures have been used and need to be mentioned) and then allow the person receiving to ask any questions if they have any.
Whats your opinion, how long does your handover last for a routine patient and what information do you give
Some of them rattle on and on, giving me every single vital sign detail( B/P, HR, RR, SPO2,)and a long and often confusing story of what happened . I dont mean to be rude but sometimes I just have to stop them and ask "why was the ambulance called today" if I am a second unit, or if I am passing them by in the ED as they give report to ED staff I just look on and wait for the nurse or doctor to cut them off.
On the other hand I work with another guy who tells you absolutely nothing, maybe the chief complaint if your lucky.
I have my own method of stating the chief complaint/ why the ambulance was called, stating "vital signs within normal limits, (if they are) and only pertinent medical history. In most circumstances I do a handover in 5-10 seconds(unless a lot of ALS procedures have been used and need to be mentioned) and then allow the person receiving to ask any questions if they have any.
Whats your opinion, how long does your handover last for a routine patient and what information do you give