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Akinpelu T, Shah NR, Alhendy M, Thangavelu M, Weaver K, Muller N, McElroy J, Bhalala US. Emergent Bedside Resternotomy: An Innovative Simulation Model for Training Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Teams. J Pediatr Intensive Care 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
AbstractCardiac tamponade after cardiac surgery is a life-threatening event that requires simultaneous resuscitation and emergent resternotomy by the intensive care team. A simulated scenario using an innovative mannequin with sternotomy wound has the capability of reproducing cardiac arrest associated with postoperative tamponade. We evaluated the validity of this mannequin to investigate the confidence level and crisis resource management skills of the team during bedside resternotomy to manage postoperative cardiac tamponade. The simulation scenario was developed using the sternotomy mannequin for a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) team. The case involved a 3-year-old male, intubated, and mechanically ventilated after surgical repair of congenital heart disease, progressing to cardiac arrest due to cardiac tamponade. We conducted a formative learner assessment before and after each scenario as well as a structured, video debriefing following each encounter. The simulation was repeated in a 6-month interval to assess knowledge retention and improvement in clinical workflow. The data were analyzed using student t-test and chi-square test, when appropriate. Of the 72 CICU providers, a significant proportion of providers (p < 0.0001) showed improved confidence in assessing and managing cardiac arrest associated with postoperative cardiac tamponade. All providers scored ≥3 for the impact of the scenario on practice, teamwork, communication, assessment skills, improvement in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and opening the chest and their confidence in attending similar clinical situations in future. Most (96–100%) scored ≥3 for the perception on the realism of mannequin, the scenario, reopening the sternotomy, and level of stress. Time to diagnosis of cardiac tamponade (p = 0.004), time to the first dose of epinephrine (p = 0.045), and median number of interruptions to chest compressions (p = 0.006) all significantly decreased between the two sessions. Time to completion of resternotomy improved by 81.4 seconds; however, this decrease was not statistically significant. Implementation of a high-fidelity mannequin for postoperative cardiac tamponade simulation can achieve a realistic and reproducible training model with positive impacts on multidisciplinary team education.
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Affiliation(s)
- Toluwani Akinpelu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
- Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, University of Texas, Edinburg, Texas, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States
- Department of Critical Care, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas, United States
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Pneumonia-related infiltration of the pericardium mimics pericardial effusion, with an echocardiographic finding, surgical result, and outcome. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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