Title: Communication with the Critically Ill Patient in
Authors: Emergency Operating Room Settings: Clinical Insights from the Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit of CHU Hassan II, Fez, Morocco
Volume: 10
Issue: 6
Pages: 58-59
Publication Date: 2026/06/28
Abstract:
Background: In emergency anesthesia and critical care, communication is often perceived as secondary to technical stabilization. However, critically ill patients entering the operating room or intensive care unit experience profound vulnerability and heightened emotional distress. Objective: To analyze how anesthesiologists in a tertiary university hospital integrate communication into emergency care while maintaining technical excellence. Methods: This article is based on structured clinical reflection, qualitative experiential analysis, and integration of established communication and human factors frameworks. Results: Communication in emergency contexts becomes concise, directive, yet deeply relational. Non-verbal signals, emotional validation, and congruence significantly influence patient perception and trust. Conclusion: In critical situations, communication transforms rather than disappears. Structured training in relational and non-technical skills is essential for modern anesthesiology practice.