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Standardising paediatric resuscitation training in New South Wales, Australia: RESUS4KIDS

Fenton O'Leary1, Margaret Allwood, Kathryn McGarvey

  • 1RESUS4KIDS, NSW Child Health Networks, New South Wales, Australia; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Emergency Department, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|December 31, 2013
PubMed

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A new, free paediatric life support course (RESUS4KIDS) was developed for healthcare workers (HCWs) in New South Wales. The evidence-based program improved resuscitation skills, with thousands of HCWs completing the training.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pediatric Resuscitation

Background:

  • Healthcare workers (HCWs) require strong skills in pediatric resuscitation.
  • Existing evidence indicates potential deficiencies in pediatric emergency response knowledge and skills among medical and nursing staff.
  • Standardized training is crucial for effective pediatric life support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a standardized, evidence-based pediatric life support course.
  • To offer this course free of charge to all HCWs in New South Wales (NSW), including paramedics.
  • To address the identified gap in pediatric resuscitation competencies.

Main Methods:

  • A blended learning approach combining e-learning modules with face-to-face practical training.
  • Emphasis on teamwork, communication, and practical pediatric resuscitation skills.
  • Designed to empower local trainers for widespread, consistent delivery.

Main Results:

  • Over 14,000 participants completed the mandatory e-learning component.
  • More than 8,600 participants completed the practical course across NSW.
  • The RESUS4KIDS program has been adopted by major universities and extended beyond NSW.

Conclusions:

  • A cost-free, standardized pediatric life support course (RESUS4KIDS) has been successfully developed and implemented in NSW.
  • The course is accessible to a wide range of HCWs, including students, paramedics, and general practitioners.
  • Adoption by other Australian jurisdictions is recommended to improve national pediatric emergency care standards.
Abstract

Keywords:
cardiopulmonary resuscitationeducationmedicalpaediatrics

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