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Simulation in emergency situations

Abstract

The outcomes for children who sustain an in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest remains poor. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if pediatric simulation affects nurses' knowledge, practices, and confidence when managing a pediatric code.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Bette A. Mariani, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA; Kelly Ann Zazyczny, MSN, Pediatrics, Interventional Radiology, and Vascular Access, Main Line Health System, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA; Patricia Decina, MSN, MHA, BSN, Pediatrics, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA; Lisa Waraksa, BSN, Pediatrics, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA; Elizabeth Gallagher, MSN, RN, CPN, Mainline Health, Havertown, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing, Pediatric Emergencies, Simulation

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Simulation for clinical preparedness for pediatric emergencies

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The outcomes for children who sustain an in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest remains poor. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if pediatric simulation affects nurses' knowledge, practices, and confidence when managing a pediatric code.