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  • Medical simulation and education

Background:

  • Volume depletion is a frequent pediatric challenge requiring prompt recognition and management.
  • Interns must be proficient in identifying critical conditions like hypovolemic shock and performing essential procedures such as intraosseous (IO) access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a clinical simulation case for training pediatric subinterns, clerkship students, and interns in emergency and family medicine.
  • To enhance learners' skills in recognizing and managing hypovolemic shock, including procedural competency in IO needle placement.

Main Methods:

  • A simulation case involving a pediatric patient with hypovolemic shock, hypoglycemia, hypernatremia, and acute kidney injury was developed.
  • The case required participants to obtain intraosseous (IO) access when intravenous (IV) access was not feasible.
  • Learning objectives focused on clinical reasoning, procedural skills (IO access), and communication, with a self-assessment survey for evaluation.

Main Results:

  • A pilot study with 16 pediatric subinterns demonstrated high perceived competence in managing volume depletion and performing IO placement.
  • Participants found the simulation case to be a highly beneficial learning experience.

Conclusions:

  • This clinical simulation effectively equips students with essential skills for managing pediatric hypovolemic shock.
  • The case is suitable for curricula preparing fourth-year medical students for pediatric residency, enhancing both clinical and procedural proficiency.