Battling the Barriers in EP/Cath Labs

The following is a guest blog post by Tom Downes, CEO of Quail Digital. Clear and unambiguous communication between team members is an essential component of any surgical environment. It’s particularly important – and indeed particularly challenging – in cath labs and electrophysiology (EP) labs where physicians and clinical staff in interventional cardiovascular and other minimally-invasive therapeutics are typically spread across multiple rooms and physically separated by lead-lined doors. But as patient demand continues to rapidly grow, the inherent complexities of the surgical environment are presenting significant communication challenges between the surgeons, clinicians and nurses. These restrictions are creating great stressors for the whole operating team as they strive to continue to deliver a proficient patient service. Creating Clear Communication Stress amongst hospital staff is not just a recognised problem, it’s an escalating one. A study evaluating burnout among surgeons has found that 80% of surgeons agree burnout and stress are issues they should be monitored for. In light of this, it’s clear that maintaining the well-being of healthcare professionals is a challenge, and one that needs to be addressed quickly. Previous studies have revealed that a number of potential stressors can compromise performance in the OR, including team interaction and extreme noise. It is therefore clear that problems with communication is one of the main barrier...
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