Write a respiratory emergencies scenario.

This emergency scenario is about a patient with shortness of breath, and is set up for role-play and case review with your staff.

1) The person facilitating scenarios can print out the pages below.

2) Cut up the “role” pages, and assign several roles, distributing the “roles” to appropriate participants in clinic.
Patient who is having shortness of breath during a procedure Husband of patient
Medical Assistant
Nurse
Doctor or Clinician
Clinician or additional nurse 2nd Clinic Assistant Manager or Administrator

3) If your staff is smaller, you can cut optional roles. Any additional staff can be asked to observe and discuss.

4) Following role-play, gather the staff to review questions for debriefing and teaching.

5) Repeat scenario for further practice as time allows.

6) Record date of scenario and topic on your emergency scenario log (as appropriate)