Clinician Emotions After Medical Error and Adverse Events

Learning Objectives
Recall and list the essential intubation equipment required to establish a prepared airway prior to laryngoscopy, including primary devices and contingency tools
Describe the role and functional purpose of each component of the intubation setup and its contribution to safe airway visualization and ventilation
Apply correct preparation, assembly, and operational checks of intubation equipment in a simulated or clinical setting to ensure procedural readiness
Analyze equipment‑related issues encountered during intubation attempts and determine appropriate corrective actions or alternative airway strategies
Evaluate the appropriateness and safety of intubation equipment selection and setup based on patient characteristics and clinical context
Author(s)
Jo Shapiro, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | Harvard Medical School
Consultant for the Department of Surgery | Massachusetts General Hospital
Director, Professionalism and Peer Support | Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center
Faculty Member in the Department of Surgery| Brigham Women's Hospital
Donna Luff, PhD
Director, Training & Performance; Associate Program Director, Harvard Pediatric Health Service/Research Fellowship;
Director of Educational Innovation & Scholarship, Professional Development in Education | Boston Children's Hospital
Citation
Shapiro J, Luff D. Clinician Emotions After Medical Error and Adverse Events. 10/2016. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3193/clinician-emotions-after-medical-error-and-adverse-events.
