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Bette Mariani1, Kelly Ann Zazyczny, Patricia Decina
1Bette Mariani, PhD, RN, ANEF, is Associate Professor, Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova, Pennsylvania. Kelly Ann Zazyczny, MSN, RN, CPN, is System Nurse Manager, Pediatrics and Vascular Access, Main Line Health System, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Patricia Decina, MHA, BSN, RN, CPN, is Staff Nurse 5, Main Line Health System, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Lisa Waraksa, BSN, RN, CPN, is Staff Nurse 4, Main Line Health System, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Patricia Snyder, BSN, RN, CPA, is Clinical Coordinator, Main Line Health System, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth Gallagher, MSN, RN, CPN, is Staff Nurse 5, Main Line Health System, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Carol Hand, MHA, BSN, RNC-NIC, is Clinical Nurse Educator, Neonatal Intensive Care unit, Main Line Health System, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Abstract:
Positive outcomes for pediatric in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest remain low with little change in mortality rates. Infrequently used clinical knowledge and skills decline quickly, contributing to poor quality of resuscitation. The aim of this pilot study exploring the outcomes of repeated pediatric mock code simulations with structured debriefing demonstrated statistically significant differences in participants' knowledge of pediatric emergencies, with no significant decline in resuscitation skills. This provides an evidence-based approach for professional development educators working with nurses on pediatric emergencies.
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