Sam Goodhand

Dr in ICU & anaesthesia. News column contributor. Checklist card concept creator. Ex-A&E & Outback flying doctor.Keen traveller, reader & kitesurfer.

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

Crash intubation in A&E the other night. Urgent ++, so we observe a shortened checklist.

20 seconds later we’re ready to RSI, having identified suction not switched on.

If you think you don’t have time to do the checklist, the more you need to do it.

#patientsafety

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

@eCFR_East_Lancs @dasairway @ICS_updates Hi John, here we go. 👍

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

The checklist cards usually hang on the lanyard so they can’t be forgotten, and are carried by a whole team.

But, some hospitals hang a single card on the emergency grab bag or pager. One card costing under £1, but one big impact.

#patientsafety
@dasairway
@ICS_updates

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

@ClaireOGrady6 @dasairway @ICS_updates This is lovely feedback, thanks Claire. If they want any, send them my way 🙂

[GAMC 2026 @GAMCLondon]

Three lecture theatres.
One venue.
Non-stop learning.
Just some of the topics at #GAMC 2026:
Decision making, Human factors, Advanced airway skills, AI & technology, Guidelines updates, Global perspectives.
Move between theatres or catch up with recordings later.
Shape your prog!

[Jamilla Hussain @JamillaHussain1]

@UKGastroDr Sadly I think so many are focussing on non-clinical skills to get their application over the line. When at this period it is so crucial to get clinical experience under your belt. I say this as an academic clinician.

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

@TheSnoozeDoctor Less concerned at a highly skilled practitioner doing something [hopefully] within a clearly defined scope of practice.

More baffled why every healthcare professional doing well is now called a “consultant”.

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

@MSDCnews Just to be clear, are you not bothering to come back and empty all of our missed bins in Hurstpierpoint @MSDCnews and @SercoGroup, as promised?

Just waiting for the next fortnightly one and hoping we all forget, while our rubbish piles up? Shambles.

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@MSDCnews Just to be clear, are you not bothering to come back and empty all of our missed bins in Hurstpierpoint @MSDCnews and @SercoGroup, as promised?

Just waiting for the next fortnightly one and hoping we all forget, while our rubbish piles up? Shambles.

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

@MSDCnews It’s a shame that this has resulted in you forgetting to collect the recycling of a number of residents. 10 days and multiple complaints later, and your “contractors” still haven’t come and done it.

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

@robhezzCCOT @WHSmith @wesstreeting Haha thanks Rob!

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

The food shelves in our huge #NHS tertiary hospital. Been like this for 3 days.

This is the only food outlet, since the main hospital canteen was permanently shut in favour of this @WHSmith /M&S portal.

Pls sort NHS food&drink provision @wesstreeting

[GAMC 2026 @GAMCLondon]

🚨BOOKINGS FOR VIRTUAL ACCESS REOPENED🚨

we’ve had LOADS of people inquiring about getting access to yesterdays talks!!!! So much so that we’ve reopened bookings for virtual access!!!! No better value for money quality airway CPD going!!!

Link to get access:
https://t.co/j1iDGQwPBC

@ProfEllenO @gunjeet99 @oldandbaffled @noolslucas @elboghdadly @sally_ghazali @AndyHiggsGAA @dr_imranahmad @gunjeet99 @silv24 @doctorwibble @SheilaMyatra @LondonSneh @SamGoodhand @altgm

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

Wise words from @Capt_Dude - we’re obsessed with leadership in medicine and never really focus on followership.

#GAMC2025

[GAMC 2026 @GAMCLondon]

And now captain Neil Jeffers giving us insight into how high performance teams work under pressure #GAMC2025

[GAMC 2026 @GAMCLondon]

And now captain Neil Jeffers giving us insight into how high performance teams work under pressure #GAMC2025

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

@GAMCLondon @Anaes_Journal @BJAJournals @CJA_Journal @gunjeet99 Hi guys, is there an organised dinner this year? No probs if not, just making plans 🙂 🍷

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

@Waterstones @WstonesHelp Adam?

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

What tools do people use for operational / performance debriefing (not psychological debrief) after emergency scenarios?

Keen to see any aide memoirs / crib sheets used to guide structured team reflection. 🙏

#medtwitter
#humanfactors

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

Does NAP 7 show we’ve lost our way with human factors?

A short piece I wrote for @Assoc_Anaes on #humanfactors - missed opportunities around debriefing, CRM and simulation, and the thorny issue of transposing aviation standards to our practice.

#patientsafety

[Sam Goodhand @SamGoodhand]

I’m now peddling my opinions & plugging checklist cards on BlueSky.

It’s actually quite good. Although you will probably never see this post. 🤔🤫

#MedTwitter