Dr Venthan Mailoo 2017-12-26 Person 5 5 0

I am a new member of staff to the recovery department of the theatres at city Hospital. I spent a day in theatres to gain an insight into the patients journey during their surgery and to learn a bit about the anaesthetics used in theatre. Venthan could not have been more helpful. He spent lots of time explaining what he was doing, what drugs were used and why, what effects the drugs had on the patients and how these drugs affect patients when they are in recovery and what me, as a nurse, can do if a patient is deteriorating. He methodically explained how to assess a patient using the ABCDE method, considering what may be wrong with a patient should they begin to deteriorate. He was so supportive and encouraging towards me and my learning. He has a very calm and friendly attitude and is enthusiastic and very hard working. I thoroughly enjoyed my day in theatre with him and learnt so much, all of which is relevant and will help me in my new role in recovery. I observed Venthan speaking to patients, colleagues and other team members in the same friendly, non judgmental, cheerful way. He maintains a friendly and professional attitude at all times. He is able to make patients feel as relaxed as possible using excellent communication skills, helping them to feel able to trust him to look after them whilst under his care.