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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Anesthesiology
    • Patient Safety

    Context:

    • Operating room (OR) staff face unique challenges during sedation and analgesia.
    • Current training methods may not fully address practical OR sedation issues.
    • Standard sedatives and analgesics are used in simulated scenarios.

    Purpose:

    • To develop and evaluate a simulation-based sedation training course (SEDTC).
    • To identify challenges faced by medical staff during OR sedation.
    • To gather participant input on sedation safety and general OR medical safety.

    Summary:

    • A simulation-based sedation training course (SEDTC) was developed for doctors and operating room nurses.
    • Participants engaged in simulated scenarios mirroring regional anesthesia procedures.
    • Discussions focused on sedation-related problems and safety improvements.

    Impact:

    • The SEDTC effectively highlighted practical issues in OR sedation.
    • Participant feedback indicated a shift in perspectives on sedation and overall OR safety.
    • Findings suggest SEDTC is a valuable tool for improving sedation and analgesia safety.