In episode 9 we are very pleased to be joined by Jillian Hartin, lead nurse for the Patient Emergency Response and Resuscitation Team (PERRT), and known to everyone as Titch.
Our conversation revolves around the principles of preventing and appropriately responding to patient deterioration, which we consider on an organisational, ward and personal level.
We discuss the benefits (and limits) of using of NEWS (National Early Warning Scores), ISBARD handovers, Treatment Escalation Plans, Do Not Resuscitate orders, Nurse to Patient ratios and the importance of trusting you clinical instincts.
