Experience Summary

This video showcases a preoperative team brief conducted before a total knee replacement surgery, emphasizing effective communication, collaboration, and patient safety. The surgical team, including the surgeon, anesthetist, nurses, and operating department practitioners, reviews key details such as patient identification, procedure confirmation, and medical history. Roles and responsibilities are clarified, and potential risks, equipment needs, and contingency plans are discussed. The video highlights the importance of aligning the team to ensure a smooth, safe, and successful procedure, promoting best practices in surgical care. communication, post-procedure care, and recognizing potential side effects, ensuring healthcare professionals can carry out lumbar punctures accurately and confidently.

Learning outcomes

1. Observe the team brief before beginning an orthopaedic operating list
2. Focus on multi-professional communication skills
3. Observe the MDT approach to patient discussion

External Resources

• RCS England - The High Performing Surgical Team