Morphine overdose in the ICU (Critical care and interdisciplinary communication)

The learner should be able to:

• Clarify and assume their role within the healthcare team, integrating the initial assessment and regular reassessment of the patient using the ABCDE protocol.
• Apply ethical principles and mutual respect to ensure the patient’s dignity, autonomy, and confidentiality, while collaborating effectively with the interprofessional team.
• Use the SBAR technique (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) and Closed-Loop Communication techniques to ensure effective inter- and intra-team communication.
• Collaborate efficiently with other members of the healthcare team, integrating each member’s skills to stabilize the patient.

A 65-year-old patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy is brought to the ICU after general anesthesia combined with spinal analgesia.