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Dr David Borshoff discusses the latest edition of the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual and its implications for crisis management in anaesthesia.

I chat with Dr David Borshoff about the latest edition of the Anaesthetic Crisis Manual. This edition includes a new 'Prevention' section, collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and comes out in 2 versions: International and North American. As an ASA member, you are eligible for a FREE(!) or discounted Manual. Contact asa@asa.org.au for more details. Not a member? Find out about more benefits of being a member here : https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership Key Takeaways Cognitive aids like the Anesthetic Crisis Manual reduce cognitive load and anxiety during crises by providing systematic reassurance rather than replacing clinical judgment. Simplicity in crisis management protocols requires substantial effort— Dr Borshoff spent nine months updating the fourth edition with fellowship-level study commitment to distill information to essential directives. Team communication and psychological safety are critical; the anaesthetic technician's willingness to speak up during Dr Borshoff's front-of-neck access directly contributed to patient survival. Passion projects and creative outlets in medicine maintain professional…

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Guest: Dr David Borshoff

Topics covered

• Anaesthetic Crisis Manual
• Crisis management
• Patient safety
• Team communication
• Professional engagement

Keywords

• Anaesthetic Crisis Manual
• cognitive aids
• crisis management
• patient survival
• professional engagement
• burnout prevention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Médecins Sans Frontières, International Committee of the Red Cross, Australian Society of Anaesthetists, ASA

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