Shock Simulation Day: Medical Decision-Making and Communication Skills for Managing a Hypotensive Adult in a Rapid Response
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: Shock is a life-threatening condition amongst hospitalized patients and requires urgent management to avoid mortality. Early exposure is vital for educational and patient safety purposes. Methods: We developed a 90-minute shock day session that provided internal medicine interns with a cognitive framework for the initial diagnosis and management of shock, which they applied to two simulations. The first simulation involved a patient with septic shock, and the second involved a patient with cardiogenic shock. Critical action checklists were used to assess learners and guide structured debriefs after each simulation. Medical decision-making and communication frameworks were presented through a presession video and a chalk talk. The curriculum was evaluated using pre- and postintervention surveys to assess knowledge and confidence. Results: s < .01). Discussion: Employing a variety of pedagogical methods, we demonstrated that intern knowledge and confidence regarding the management of a hypotensive patient during a rapid response can be increased through participation in our curriculum.
Source: MedEdPORTAL
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401654680