TEAM ROLES IN PALS

Effective resuscitation relies on coordinated teamwork, with each team member fulfilling a specific role. Clear communication and collaboration are essential to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Team Roles:

• Team Leader: Coordinates all activities, delegates tasks, and ensures adherence to resuscitation protocols.
• Airway Manager: Manages the patient’s airway using basic or advanced techniques.
• Compressor: Performs high-quality chest compressions, ensuring proper rate and depth.
• Defibrillator Operator: Prepares and delivers defibrillation or synchronized cardioversion as needed.
• Medication Administrator: Prepares and administers medications or fluids, verifying doses and timing.
• Recorder: Documents all actions, interventions, and timing during the resuscitation.

Key Points for Success:

• Establish clear leadership and role assignments at the start of resuscitation.
• Use closed-loop communication to ensure messages are heard and understood.
• Encourage team members to speak up if they notice errors or potential issues.

Well-defined roles and effective teamwork are critical to managing pediatric emergencies efficiently and effectively.