Table 1.
Discourse types
| Discourse type | Definition | Example |
| Online commentary | Description or evaluation of real-time observations42 | ‘His oxygen-saturation isn’t getting any better’ |
| Metacommentary | Implicit message framing the activity type, orienting to next action or a plan43 | ‘I think we should intubate’ |
| Offline commentary | Clarification and explanation, building evidence44 | ‘A CT-scan can tell us if there are significant signs of brain anoxia’ |