OR resuscitation for trauma patients

1. The results of multiple studies have shown evidence that immediate access to the operating room has significantly contributed to improved outcome in several categories of trauma patients. 2. "Walk through" table top exercises were held in the OR suite to identify problems. These mock resuscitations were particularly helpful in solving logistical and equipment problems. 3. Prehospital care providers were given classes regarding triage criteria and operating room logistics. 4. Continuing education for OR and trauma nurses included videotape review and critique of ORR, trauma-specific inservice programs presented by the trauma coordinators and physicians, and attendance at weekly videotape review and trauma conference presented by the Division of Trauma. Easy recognition of individual team members, an important issue, required the use of name badges.