Junior physician skill and behaviour in resuscitation: A simulation study |
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Authors: | Christian Bjerre Hø yer,Erika F. Christensen,Berit Eika |
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Affiliation: | 1. Centre for Medical Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Aarhus, INCUBA Science Park - Skejby, Brendstrupgaardsvej 102, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark;2. Department of Anaesthesiology, Aarhus Sygehus, University Hospital of Aarhus, Denmark |
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Abstract: | IntroductionPhysicians are expected to manage their role as teamleader during resuscitation. During inter-hospital transfer the physician has the highest medical credentials on a small team. The aim of this study was to describe physician behaviour as teamleaders in a simulated cardiac arrest during inter-hospital transfer. Our goal was to pinpoint deficits in knowledge and skill integration and make recommendations for improvements in education.MethodAn ambulance was the framework for the simulation; the scenario a patient with acute coronary syndrome suffering ventricular fibrillation during transportation. Physicians (graduation age ≤5 years) working in internal medicine departments in Denmark were studied. The ambulance crew was instructed to be passive to clarify the behaviour of the physicians.Results72 physicians were studied. Chest compressions were initiated in 71 cases, ventilation and defibrillation in 72. The median times for arrival of the driver in the patient cabin, initiation of ventilation and chest compressions, and first defibrillation were all less than 1 min. Medication was administered in 63/72 simulations (88%), after a median time of 210 s. Adrenaline was the preferred initial drug administered (58/63, 92%). Tasks delegated were ventilations, chest compressions, defibrillation, and administration of medication (97%, 92%, 42%, and 10% of cases, respectively).Discussion and conclusionJunior physicians performed well with respect to the treatment given and the delegation of tasks. However, variations in the time of initiation it took for each treatment indicated lack of leadership skills. It is imperative that the education of physicians includes training in leadership. |
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Keywords: | Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Cardiac arrest Cardiac massage Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Chest compression Circulation Defibrillation Education Emergency treatment Guidelines Mannequin Resuscitation Transport |
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