Protocols and Guidelines in Acute Care with Dr. Brian Kavanagh

Explore the intricacies of protocols and guidelines in acute care through this World Shared Practice Forum video featuring Dr. Brian Kavanagh, a distinguished expert in anesthesia and critical care medicine. Delve into topics such as the Surgical Safety Checklist, process of care, and the Hawthorne Effect. Examine the effectiveness of care bundles, their potential impact on performance, and the transferability of care practices across different contexts. Learn when to implement protocols and consider their unintended consequences. Evaluate the reliability of guidelines and discover strategies for staying current in the field. This 45-minute presentation, hosted by OPENPediatrics, offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals caring for critically ill children in various resource settings worldwide.

Introduction
Surgical Safety Checklist
Process of Care
Hawthorne Effect
Alignment
Can a bundle of elements of care work well
Could a rudimentary bundle impaired performance
Does care that works in one sophisticated context always work
Question
When to use a protocol
Unintended consequences
Guidelines work
Can we trust guidelines
How do you stay current
Academic focus vs reading