Introduction to the Element of Planning

What is your plan

Planning is another key element of cultivating a Fearless FONA mindset. Without a clearly defined plan, a strategy to guide you and the tactics to implement it you will be lost when you should be clear and focused on your objective.

Understand that your objective is to prevent hypoxia by any means necessary. In the stressful moment of a CICO situation a strategy that helps you to amplify the signal for FONA above the noise will help you achieve that objective. Assessing the likely need for FONA, discussing with your team, and preparing your set-up appropriately will help you implement that strategy.

Next Steps

Congratulations! You are well on your way towards cultivating a Fearless FONA Mindset. To take the next step, visit any of the related posters in this series, or go to the online space below.

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